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Oil on canvas, mounted on hardboard Denmark, 1902 Holger Drachmann (1846-1908) - Danish painter and poets Signed and dated lower left „Holger Drachmann Skagerrak 6. Nov. 1902" Beautiful maritime motif Paintings by Holger Drachmann fetch up to 25.000 Euros at international auctions Overall dimensions, framed: 76 x 49 cm This very decorative oil painting by the Danish painter Holger Drachmann depicts the rough sea of the Skagerrak, which is about 240 km long and between 80 km and 140 km wide and is located at the northern point of Denmark. The oil painting impresses due to the very natural interpretation of the sea, where two boats fight against the wind and the waves. The painting is slightly soiled and shows a touch up in the upper right corner. There is a small spot in the lower left corner and the cardboard is slightly visible. Partially, the canvas shows some transparent raised stains. The frame shows major traces of age and wear. The overall dimensions are 76 x 49 cm (framed) and 67 x 40 cm (cardboard). Holger Drachmann (1846-1908) Holger Drachmann was born in 1846 in Copenhagen where he studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts. After his studies, he worked as a journalist and dedicated himself to the art of poetry. Holger Drachmann is one of the most popular poets in Denmark. He is also a well-known artist and mainly painted seascapes.