This early 20th-century oil painting by Danish artist Michael Therkildsen (1850-1925) depicts a rural landscape with a standing bull, resting cattle, chickens and thatched buildings. It’s skillfully rendered and demonstrates the artist’s keen understanding of anatomy. The cottage in the upper right, which is nestled into trees, is also a charming addition.

Hans Michael Therkildsen was an accomplished Danish painter of landscapes, rural scenes, interiors and animals. He trained at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen and later under Laurits Tuxen and Frans Schwartz at the Kunstnernes Frie Studieskoler. His works are held in numerous public collections.

Monogrammed in the lower left and held within a gilt frame.

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Medium: Oil on canvas
Overall size: 32” x 25½” / 81cm x 65cm
Year of creation: c. 1910
Provenance: Private collection, Denmark.
Condition: Artwork presents well. The frame is rather tired with various marks and losses to the surface. We've retained it as it's probably original.
Artist’s auction maximum: £9,000
Our reference: BRV1754