Description:

Erik Larsen, watercolour on paper, listed Danish visual artist.

Decorative figurative composition depicting a bearded man in profile wearing a tall patterned hat in front of buildings with onion domes, executed in light, subdued colours with distinct outlines. The subject draws inspiration from Russian folk life. Signed.

Origin: Denmark.
Material: Watercolour on paper.
Dimensions: Visual size 64 × 50 cm, total size 73 × 58 cm.
Period: 1936
Condition: In excellent condition with minor signs of handling.

Bio:
Erik Larsen (1902–1975) was a Danish draughtsman and painter, born in Frederikshavn and a pupil of the painter Karl Larsen in 1932–33. He exhibited at, among others, Kunstnernes Efterårsudstilling and Septemberudstillingen and was associated with the Løkken painters. His work is characterised by a light, swift line, and his subjects include genre scenes, literary themes and Russian folk life.