A small painting by Danish artist Julius Paulsen (1860-1940) depicting a nude woman emerging from a wooded forest, her feet in a small stream or pond. This is beautifully executed, nude study or bather, with delicately detailed facial features and a cascade of red hair crowned with a garland of flowers. As Paulsen evolved, his style drifted into Symbolism. He frequently painted figures dancing or idling in dimly lit, ethereal forests. which strongly evoke the mood of pagan nymphs or classical woodland myths. A small gem of a painting by a masterful artist.
Oil on canvas.
Signed lower right JP 1911
Paulsen often signed smaller painting with just his initials. In very good condition with vibrant color, light surface scratches. Old patch on back. Frame appears to be original.
Dimensions: 14.5"W x 16.5"H x 1.25"D
Sight: 9.5" x 11.5"
Shipping: $50
Julius Paulsen was born in Copenhagen and studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. He was a highly respected Danish academic painter and professor, best remembered for his masterfully executed portraits, atmospheric landscapes, and groundbreaking work introducing the female nude. He was deeply inspired by Rembrandt and absorbed the techniques of Monet and Courbet, utilizing looser, sketchy brushmarks and a vibrant play of ambient light. His vast body of work uniquely balances Realism, Symbolism, and Impressionism.

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