Heinrich Max Krause, Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland

Heinrich Max Krause, Bamburgh Castle, NorthumberlandThis late 19th century oil painting by German artist Heinrich Max Krause (1861 1931) depicts the historic Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland gently lit by a setting sun. The imposing sight of this towering fortress wouldve captured the Victorian imagination. Heinrich Max Krause was predominantly known for his atmospheric landscapes and coastal scenes, which often depict views from the North of England and Scotland. He was taught by his father, the

which begs the question why

There are 21 styles including the Frock Coat

with an adjoining rustic barn

a rustic old building in the traditional Dutch style

Jerken was a modernist and known for his buoyant still lifes

carries a degree of quality

Signed mid-right and held within a gilt frame

Here we see an example of the latter - a scattering of joyful impressionistic marks enlivened with verdancy

This wasn’t entirely true but perhaps his optimistic escapism overcame the reality

A charming Victorian oil on canvas by the ever-popular painter

There’s also a reference to an artist with the name ‘Lind’ but we’ve been unable to discover exactly who painted it

Produced a portrait of King Ludwig III