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Ehrnfried Wahlqvist, Twilight Fishing, Nocturne
A peaceful 19th-century Swedish nocturne depicting a family fishing by twilight.
A young boy holds a fish in his left hand, presumably one he’s caught, while his mother leans in to talk to him. Perhaps she’s telling him to place his catch in the basket before it slips from his grasp.
While on the left of the image, a bearded fisherman, which is probably the boy’s father, is tending to the sail of a small boat.
The artist, Ehrnfried Wahlqvist, has masterfully rendered the moonlight as it gently illuminates a channel of water. A young boy’s back is slightly lit as he kneels by his brother.
Wahlqvist was the son of a glove maker and began painting from an early age. His studies took him to Copenhagen, where he worked alongside several experienced painters, and Düsseldorf where he studied under Carl Hilgers.
During his lifetime, his works were exhibited internationally including in Paris, Dublin and Philadelphia. Many are now held in museums throughout Sweden.
Signed and dated in the lower right.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size including frame: 35½” x 28” / 90cm x 71cm x 8cm
Year of creation: 1872
Provenance: Sweden
Condition: Fair. Canvas a little undulant and there’s a scratch in the top right.
Artist’s auction highlight: £6,604 achieved for ‘Winter Landscape With A Mill’ (52cm x 81cm) in 2011. Brave Fine Art is a boutique art dealership based in the picturesque Malvern Hills, England. Established in 2017, our clients include private collectors and interiors designers throughout the UK, USA and Canada.
We tend to focus on decorative art that captures the imagination - from monumental 17th-century portraits through to characterful vintage landscapes. Every piece in the collection has an interesting story to tell and we work hard to discover the hidden history behind each one.
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Tel : 01684 304487
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A young boy holds a fish in his left hand, presumably one he’s caught, while his mother leans in to talk to him. Perhaps she’s telling him to place his catch in the basket before it slips from his grasp.
While on the left of the image, a bearded fisherman, which is probably the boy’s father, is tending to the sail of a small boat.
The artist, Ehrnfried Wahlqvist, has masterfully rendered the moonlight as it gently illuminates a channel of water. A young boy’s back is slightly lit as he kneels by his brother.
Wahlqvist was the son of a glove maker and began painting from an early age. His studies took him to Copenhagen, where he worked alongside several experienced painters, and Düsseldorf where he studied under Carl Hilgers.
During his lifetime, his works were exhibited internationally including in Paris, Dublin and Philadelphia. Many are now held in museums throughout Sweden.
Signed and dated in the lower right.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size including frame: 35½” x 28” / 90cm x 71cm x 8cm
Year of creation: 1872
Provenance: Sweden
Condition: Fair. Canvas a little undulant and there’s a scratch in the top right.
Artist’s auction highlight: £6,604 achieved for ‘Winter Landscape With A Mill’ (52cm x 81cm) in 2011. Brave Fine Art is a boutique art dealership based in the picturesque Malvern Hills, England. Established in 2017, our clients include private collectors and interiors designers throughout the UK, USA and Canada.
We tend to focus on decorative art that captures the imagination - from monumental 17th-century portraits through to characterful vintage landscapes. Every piece in the collection has an interesting story to tell and we work hard to discover the hidden history behind each one.
You may have seen us mentioned in popular magazines such as Vogue, Livingetc and Homes & Gardens. It’s always exciting to spot a piece we recognise in a beautiful home or place of work.
Do feel free to contact us as we’re always happy to share further information. We also offer a finding service if you’re working on a project for a client or need that special piece for your home.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 22/JAN/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Oil Paintings
Date 1872
Late 19th Century Antiques Material Oil Painting on Canvas
Origin Swedish
Item code as951a107
Status Sold
£895.00
$1102.46
€1058.07
$
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Also, many of the paintings include hanging equipment, namely wire or string. Sometimes this is already present when we purchase an item so we check to see if it's been attached correctly. However, we can't test the durability of this equipment as many of the paintings are sold quickly. So please do seek any advice if you're unsure how to hang your paintings correctly, especially if they're heavy, and do check on them from time to time.
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Our inspections include a check for any signs of woodworm, historic or otherwise, as this is not unusual in antique frames or stretchers. If we discover any small holes, we treat the wood with a solution which states that "its deep penetration ensures effective protection for many years and prevents re-infestation". With this in mind, it's very unlikely that any future issues will occur, especially given that the wood may also have been treated by previous owners. However, as mentioned above, we are unable to provide any warranties or guarantees - just be assured that we care.
Also, many of the paintings include hanging equipment, namely wire or string. Sometimes this is already present when we purchase an item so we check to see if it's been attached correctly. However, we can't test the durability of this equipment as many of the paintings are sold quickly. So please do seek any advice if you're unsure how to hang your paintings correctly, especially if they're heavy, and do check on them from time to time.
If you have any questions at all, please just ask.
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Birmingham
England, UK
Tel : 01684 304487
Non UK callers : +44 1684 304487
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