River Scene

Frits Thaulow

Artist, Norwegian, 1847 - 1906

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    oil on wood

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 53.6 x 65.1 cm (21 1/8 x 25 5/8 in.)
    framed: 69.8 x 81.3 x 6.9 cm (27 1/2 x 32 x 2 11/16 in.)

  • Accession

    1970.17.134

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Probably (M. Knoedler & Co., New York);[1] Ailsa Mellon Bruce [1901-1969], New York, by 1957;[2] bequest 1970 to NGA.
[1]There is a torn label from Knoedler's on the back of the frame. [2]Included in an appraisal report of Mrs. Bruce's collection dated 1 December 1957 (copy NGA curatorial files).

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1972

  • Extended loan for use by Associate Justice, then Chief Justice William Rehnquist, The Supreme Court of the United States, Washington, D.C., 1972-2002.

Bibliography

1975

  • European Paintings: An Illustrated Summary Catalogue. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1975: 336, repro.

1985

  • European Paintings: An Illustrated Catalogue. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1985: 387, repro.

Inscriptions

lower left: Frits Thaulow.

Wikidata ID

Q20187909


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