Scandinavian School (XIX), with attributions - Splendid Portrait

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An elegant and sensitively executed oil portrait depicting a woman in profile, dressed in a high-necked blouse with a delicate white ruffled collar and blue ribbon. Set against a rich burgundy background, the portrait is distinguished by its refined characterisation, subtle modelling of the features and confident, fluid brushwork.

The stretcher bears an old attribution of the Danish Skagen painter Viggo Johansen (1851–1935):
• Johansen Viggo: The artist's name (Viggo Johansen).
• Prf•: Professor (He was appointed professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1906 and later served as its director).
• R.af D.: Ridder af Dannebrog (Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog, a prestigious Danish honor).
• P.p.: Præsteret or personlige papirer (likely pointing to personal records or references in the source text).
• f.1851 d.1935: født 1851, død 1935 (Born January 3, 1851; died December 18, 1935).
• udd.K.A.: uddannet [ved] Kunstakademiet (Educated at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts between 1868–1875).
• Chl. 1876 u.E.: Charlottenborg 1876 og efterfølgende (Debuted his exhibitions at the historic Charlottenborg Spring Exhibition in 1876 and continued thereafter).
• M.afK.A: Medlem af Kunstakademiet (Member of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts).
• repr.p.St.M.: repræsenteret på Statens Museum [for Kunst] (His artworks are represented and displayed at the Statens Museum for Kunst / National Gallery of Denmark).
• Sign. Viggo Johansen: Signatur: Viggo Johansen (He signed his artworks simply as "Viggo Johansen")

The stretcher also bears a label from the Copenhagen framing workshop Kittendorff & Aagaard, which operated between 1849 and 1879.

In addition, of particular interest is a further handwritten reference to the renowned Finnish painter Finnish painter Albert Edelfelt (1854–1905). A portrait of Annie Edelfelt in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery (kokoelma.kansallisgalleria.fi/fi/object/429511), displays striking similarities in brushwork and painterly handling, offering an interesting avenue for further research and comparison.

Likely Danish/Scandinavian. An intriguing portrait with an interesting history of attribution.

⦿ Estimated Period: late 19th century
⦿ Dimensions (approx.): 40 x 33 cm cm (artwork), 51 x 44 cm (incl. frame/total).
⦿ Condition: Exhibits an authentic patina of age (see pictures). Support induced crackle.
⦿ Please note: Frame included gratis; comes as a gift and should be treated as such.
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