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19th Century European Paintings

Discover a Danish Love Letter to the Amalfi Coast

In this episode of Anatomy of an Artwork, we focus on Peder Severin Krøyer’s simple but beautifully observed tribute to the architecture, flora and light of the Amalfi coast. 'Oleaders in Bloom, Capri' is a highlight of our upcoming sale 19th Century European Paintings (24 May, London).

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