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Emanuel A Petersen, Arctic Landscape With Inuit
A sublime early 20th-century oil on canvas depicting an arctic landscape with Inuit by Danish artist, Emanuel Aage Petersen (1894-1948).
Petersen was a highly regarded painter of Greenlandic nature, scenery and civilisation. He’s regarded by many to be the last true ‘Grønlandsmaler’. In this particular scene, a line of Inuit are dwarfed by an epic mountainous landscape consisting of jagged rocks and icy peaks. He’s captured the light superbly well and you can almost feel an arctic chill in the air.
Petersen spent his career travelling around Greenland, in often perilous conditions, to record the dramatic scenery of this beautiful yet hazardous region. Many of his expeditions involved long sledge trips through Greenland’s wildest terrain - across unstable sea ice, through cutting winds, and in blistering storms. Armed with his sketchbook, he’d record unseen views before returning to his studio to complete his work.
Interestingly, he chose to romanticise Greenland’s harsh landscape rather than dwell on the realities of life in the Arctic. He creates a distance whereby we, as the observer, can enjoy nature’s harmony without considering its obvious perils. Petersen weaves a beautiful image of an untouched land inhabited by indigenous people - untainted by the Western world. This wasn’t entirely true but perhaps his optimistic escapism overcame the reality.
The painting is signed in the lower right and housed within a good later frame.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Overall size: 23½” x 15½” / 60cm x 39cm
Year of creation: c. 1930
Provenance: Denmark
Condition: Very presentable. Areas of craquelure but the paint layer is stable. Frame in good order.
Artist’s auction highlight: £12,629 achieved at Sotheby’s, USA, for ‘Dog Sledding in Greenland’ in 2018. 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.
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Tel : 01684 304487
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Petersen was a highly regarded painter of Greenlandic nature, scenery and civilisation. He’s regarded by many to be the last true ‘Grønlandsmaler’. In this particular scene, a line of Inuit are dwarfed by an epic mountainous landscape consisting of jagged rocks and icy peaks. He’s captured the light superbly well and you can almost feel an arctic chill in the air.
Petersen spent his career travelling around Greenland, in often perilous conditions, to record the dramatic scenery of this beautiful yet hazardous region. Many of his expeditions involved long sledge trips through Greenland’s wildest terrain - across unstable sea ice, through cutting winds, and in blistering storms. Armed with his sketchbook, he’d record unseen views before returning to his studio to complete his work.
Interestingly, he chose to romanticise Greenland’s harsh landscape rather than dwell on the realities of life in the Arctic. He creates a distance whereby we, as the observer, can enjoy nature’s harmony without considering its obvious perils. Petersen weaves a beautiful image of an untouched land inhabited by indigenous people - untainted by the Western world. This wasn’t entirely true but perhaps his optimistic escapism overcame the reality.
The painting is signed in the lower right and housed within a good later frame.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Overall size: 23½” x 15½” / 60cm x 39cm
Year of creation: c. 1930
Provenance: Denmark
Condition: Very presentable. Areas of craquelure but the paint layer is stable. Frame in good order.
Artist’s auction highlight: £12,629 achieved at Sotheby’s, USA, for ‘Dog Sledding in Greenland’ in 2018. 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 9/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
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Date c. 1930
1930s Antiques Material Oil Painting on Canvas
Origin Danish
Item code as951a310
Status Sold
£1995.00 
$2496.14 
€2316.39 
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Please be assured that we inspect every painting, drawing or print to check for issues relating to its condition during its time here with us. When we notice a fault or potential problem, we will note this down on the item's condition report, which can be found within each listing. We take various steps to ensure that your artwork will stand the test of time but we're unable to offer any warranties or guarantees as we're just one custodian in a potentially long line of previous owners.
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.
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.
View all stock from
Brave Fine Art
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Birmingham
England, UK
Tel : 01684 304487
Non UK callers : +44 1684 304487
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