THEODOR HAGEDORN-OLSEN

(Danish, 1902-1996)

LANDSCAPE WITH ROSES

Oil on Canvas

18 x 21.5 Inches

Signed Lower Left

Framed in a Period carved Gilt-wood frame

Born in 1902, Theodor Hagedorn-Olsen first studied in Copenhagen with Carl Thorpe (1923-24) and, subsequently, with Othon Friesz in Paris (1924-25).  He then furthered his education in Arles at the time Monet was completing his series of water-lilies, subsequently returning to Copenhagen where he attended the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts for a further three years (1926-29). He later continued his travels and education in Spain and Italy.  An early European exponent of Modernist theory, Hagedorn-Olsen is particularly known for monumental and sculptural works, dramatically composed and executed in a palette of saturated, complementary colors.  The artist is well-listed in all relevant biographical dictionaries and his work may be found in the permanent collections of numerous public museums.  We are pleased to offer an early and lyrical landscape by this notable Post-Impressionist painter .

Reference:

Benezit Dictionnaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs, et Graveurs, Vol.6   p.664; Weilbach, Dansk Kunstnerleksikon; KE 1930-32; Charleville. Spring 1932; Freedom of issuance. 1933-34, 1936-44, 1946, 1952, 1954-56, 1960, 1964, 1966-73, 1976; et al.