1916 Danish Interior Genre Painting Conversation W Reverend Scene Framed Oil

Painting is signed for acknowledged artist Niels Holbak 1884-1954, who educated at the Art Academy in Finland 1909-10 and was taught at the Art Academy in Copenhagen from 1912-1914 and was among others taught by Laurits Tuxen. He worked as a painter in the summer to earn money to study in the winter. Later, Niels Holbak became a teacher at the Technical School in Esbjerg, in the city where he also lived most of his life.
Niels Holbak's paintings are, among other places, represented at Ølgod Museum.
He was member of Nymindegabmalerne, er en malerkoloni i Nymindegab.
Picture depicts 2 greybeards, perhaps friends, discussing some vital life aspects in atmosphere of church rector's calm cabinet. Lovely and informative.
DETAILS:
Artist: Signed and dated in the lower right corner. Attributed to Danish artist Niels Holbak (1884-1954). The works of this artist are also represented at Ølgod Museum.
Medium: Oil painting on canvas.
Image dimensions (approx.): 56 x 48 cm (22 × 18.9 inches)
Condition: Overall in very good condition, well-preserved with minor age-related wear, losses, and craquelure.
Framed dimensions (approx.): 69.3 x 61.4 cm (27.3 × 24.2 inches)
Frame: Overall in good condition, with minor losses and age-related wear from the same period.
Shipping: Approx. weight 2.7 kg; packed approx. weight 4 kg. Secure, insured worldwide shipping available.
Notes: Please refer to the high-resolution photographs that form part of the condition report. Colors and tonal values may vary when viewed in person, depending on viewing conditions and ambient lighting.