Anton Hansen. Watercolor. Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen during the great fire of 1884.

Anton Hansen. Watercolor. Subject: Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen during the great fire of 1884, seen from the Marble Bridge with the two characteristic gate pavilions in the foreground. Visual size: H. 31 cm, W. 35 cm Frame: H. 36 cm, W. 41 cm, wooden frame Signature: Signed upper left "Anton Hansen" Period: 1920s/30s Condition: Good condition with age-related wear An expressive work in which Anton Hansen depicts the dramatic fire at Christiansborg Palace in 1884. With rapid brushstrokes and a glowing sky, he captures both the historic catastrophe and the crowd of onlookers gathered in the palace square. Bio: Anton Hansen (1891–1960) was a Danish painter, illustrator, and satirist. He is best known for his political cartoons and illustrations but also produced paintings and watercolors with historical and socially engaged subjects. His works are characterized by sharp lines and a vivid ability to capture dramatic moments of his time.