Ernst Smith (1868-1945) - Marina con embarcación al fondo

Title: "Marina with a Vessel in the Background"

Author: Ernst Smith (Sweden, 1868 - 1945)

Technique: Oil on canvas signed

Measurements of the work: 47 x 70 cm

Framed measurements: 85 x 61 cm

Condition: Excellent state of conservation, framed with a classical dark noble wood moulding and gilded profiles that enhance the atmosphere of the seascape.

Description of the Work
Impressive seascape signed by Swedish painter Ernst Smith, a work of great visual impact where the artist masterfully captures the dynamism of the raging sea. The textured brushstrokes recreate the foamy movement of the waves in the foreground, dominated by bluish, greenish, and deep gray tones.

In the horizon, the vastness of the ocean opens up beneath a dramatic and clouded sky, illuminated by subtle crepuscular and rosy reflections that break among the clouds, above which a vessel can be seen sailing in the distance. It is an exceptional example of Nordic marine painting from the late 19th or early 20th century, characterized by atmospheric realism and the expressive power of nature.

About the Author
Ernst Smith was a prominent painter specializing in seascapes, trained at the Royal Academy of Stockholm and at the Academy of Marine Sciences. His international talent earned him important recognitions, such as the Medal of Honor awarded in 1929 at the Royal Gallery of Copenhagen. His work is today exhibited and preserved in numerous Nordic museums.

Provenance and Documentation
Provenance: Acquired at auction at the prestigious Sala Durán in Madrid on December 28, 2004.

Documentation attached: It is delivered with the original auction adjudication sheet from Sala Durán and the original clipping of the catalog entry for the work (Lot No. 289).