This early 20th-century nocturne by Danish artist Carl Budtz-Møller (1882-1953) depicts a rooftop view in Sicily across the undulant coastline to the sea.

Perhaps he visited the island with his wife, Maria Magdalena Christensen, and this was a romantic destination for both of them. A place they grew fond of. Having explored Sicily, it’s easy to fall in love with its broad skies, breeze and cascading waters.

Budtz-Møller trained at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.

Signed, dated and framed.

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Medium: Oil on canvas
Overall size: 18½” x 14” / 47cm x 36cm
Year of creation: 1928
Condition: Artwork presents well. Canvas relined. Frame with some light wear.
Artist’s auction highlight: £16,539 achieved for an oil painting in 2008.