A dark and unusual painting of a dalmatian staring into a fire by Danish artist, Thorvald Larsen (1881-1947). The room is so dimly lit that you can barely see the dog as it warms its nose. Two inches closer and it’ll be in for a fright.

Larsen is known predominantly for his landscapes and trained under August Jarndorff (1845-1906). He lived a humble life as a farmer with a small plot of land and also worked as a vase painter.

The painting is signed and dated.

Medium: Oil on canvas
Overall size: 14” x 16” / 36cm x 41cm
Year of creation: c. 1915
Provenance: Denmark
Condition: Overall very good. Some scuffs along the edges due to its previous frame. Please note that this is a dark painting and will need good light to get the most from it.