Early 20th Century Old Copenhagen, Oil Painting by v. Holm, Framed

Victor S. Holm (Danish/American, 1876-1935 )

Victor Holm was born in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1876. When he was fifteen, his father brought the family to the United States, where they settled in Chicago. Holm knew from an early age that he wanted to become an artist. While working odd jobs to make ends meet, he met Lorado Taft and was invited to live at his studio, working as his assistant while learning all he could from the promising young sculptor. During this formative time, Taft recommended him to assist Robert P. Bringhurst, professor of sculpture at the St. Louis School of Fine Arts with a large scale commission for a series of figures for an exposition in Omaha.
Born: 1876 – Copenhagen, Denmark
Died: 1935
Known for: Public sculptures, statues, memorials, portraits, teaching
Name variants: Victor S Holm
Painting condition: The painting shows minor craquelures and bitumen stains. The painting has not been restored or cleaned, it is in the original condition. It will probably require minor cleaning and restoration. There are no overpainting, inpainting or repairs. The original wooden frame of the painting also shows some signs of aging, such as areas where the wood has been slightly peeled off, which is also visible in the photos.
This is a hundred years old painting, aproximetely. Therefore, this kind of condition of the painting is completely understandable and in essence quite good for its age. Weight (Metric): 2.05 kg Weight (Imperial): 4.52 lb