Poul Friis Nybo, Interior Scene With Girl At Writing Desk oil painting One that references the old

One that references the old masters in its use of light/shade yet also captures the young lady’s character - particularly in the eyes

a shepherd guides his flock with one straggler yards behind the rest

Signed/dated in the lower left and held within a later scroll and foliate frame

Here he uses colour intelligently to emphasise the figure against the natural tones of the background

Leda looks on with flushed cheeks and an angry expression of “Ouch

Poul Friis Nybo, Interior Scene With Girl At Writing Desk oil painting One that references the oldThis charming early 20th century interior scene by Danish artist Poul Friss Nybo (1869 1929) depicts a young lady at a writing desk. Its quietly introspective and you can almost hear the pen scratching away. Nybo was particularly skilled at interior scenes and we believe he often painted his own home. Candid moments captured with calm precision. Signed in the lower left and framed. Learn more about Poul Friss Nybo in our directory. Medium: Oil on