A charming portrait of a girl eating breakfast by Danish artist, Anders Peter Christian Aigens (1870-1940). Aigens often painted this young lady and she’s likely related - perhaps it’s his daughter.

Aigens was born in Copenhagen and trained at the Kunstnernes Frie Studieskoler, which offered an alternative approach to the classical leanings of the Academy. During his time there, he studied under Peder Severin Krøyer and Laurits Tuxe. He later trained at the Academy itself so had the benefit of a broad range of influences.

He’s predominantly known for his portraits - one of which is held at the Museum of Aalborg.

Medium: Oil on canvas laid on wood
Overall size: 16½” x 21” / 42cm x 53cm
Year of creation: c. 1925
Provenance: Denmark
Condition: Artwork in good condition. Frame with some abrasions, scratches and age-related wear.
Artist’s auction highlight: £2,157 achieved for ‘Interiör med unge piger omkring en petroleumslampe ’ at auction in 1998.