Frigate in Battle (1933)

Larsen, Carl (1853 - 1910)

Frigate in Battle

Original: Hope Gallery Collection
Oil on Canvas: 18" x 14"
Catalog# LARC-002

Larsen worked mostly in Copenhagen and did many popular decorative arts. He archived great fame for his excellent work in Tivoli, where he created the world famous “peacock curtain” at the Chinese theater in 1874. Larsen later moved to Vienna in 1875 and continued working with decors there until his death in 1910.

Education:

  • Self thought as a painter.
  • Educated at The school of decorative arts in wienna 1875-79,
  • Pupil of F. Lauberger and L. Minnigerode.

Carl larsen made very few oils in his lifetime. His paintings today are considerd rare and very sought after.