Ludvig Jacobsen (1890-1957) - Adel bei Gespräch - NO RESERVE

Ludvig Jacobsen (1890–1957)
Two noblemen in conversation
Technique: oil on canvas
Dimensions: 54 × 44 cm (with frame), 42 × 32 cm (without frame)
Time of origin: probably the first half of the 20th century.
Signed at the bottom right

Description
The present painting depicts a lively genre scene full of character and subtle irony. Two nobly dressed gentlemen are in an interior, engaged in a familiar conversation. The standing man in a dark tailcoat appears confident and determined, while his counterpart – comfortably seated on a chair – looks up at him with humorous body language.

The scene is rendered in a loose, dynamic brushstroke style typical of Ludvig Jacobsen's work. Wide, impasto color applications give the motif a spontaneous, almost sketch-like vitality, while the bold accent colors create a clear focus within the composition. The figures are not academically detailed but deliberately modeled in a gestural manner—a characteristic that reveals Jacobsen's proximity to Nordic late Impressionism and Expressionism.

The interior remains atmospherically suggested, thereby emphasizing Jacobsens' ability to convey mood and narrative expression through form and color. The work possesses a charming theatrical note that enhances its narrative impact.

artistic classification
Ludvig Jacobsen is among the Danish painters of the first half of the 20th century who were strongly influenced by the modern, color-intensive painting of Central Europe. His body of work includes interiors, everyday scenes, figure studies, and expressive portraits. Characteristic of him is the loose, energetic painting style that reflects the influence of Postimpressionism and the expressionist currents of Scandinavia.

His works often depict lively human relationships and snapshots in which emotion, attitude, and gesture are central. The present painting is a typical example of Jacobsen's narrative figurative painting, which is equally humorous, characterful, and artistically free.

Condition:
The painting is in good, stable condition with fresh colors and a clean surface. The decorative frame shows signs of age-related wear but appears attractive overall and is ready to hang.

Shipping note
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