Valdemar Magaard, The Empty Ol’ Mug

Valdemar Magaard, The Empty Ol’ MugA charming early 20th century interior scene depicting an old gentleman staring woefully into an empty mug. While an older lady, presumably his wife, is holding a bowl of food (perhaps nuts). Magaard had a skill for capturing figures within interesting interiors. He deftly uses the effects of light to capture the imagination and his works often pose more questions than they answer. The painting is signed dated in the lower left and housed within a

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particularly for its use of colour and the mood it conveys

The room is situated at the top of a building and the light feels akin to a morning or evening glow

a red collar and gold buttons

Medium Oil on board laid on panel

We particularly love the view through into the other room where a grandfather clock is visible

This unusual portrait of the illusionist Harry Houdini (1874-1926) was completed during his lifetime and it’s a very rare find indeed

The portrait is signed/dated and housed within a period frame that’s probably its original

Many of these had red hair

The Macchiaioli were fascinating as they approached landscape painting with a fresh perspective to reinvigorate Italian art

In the nearest cottage

Artwork in good condition with a light accumulation of dirt and frame with age-related wear