Michael Peter Ancher Collection

Michael Ancher painting on the beach, 1901. Creator: Anna Kirstine Ancher
Michael Ancher painting on the beach, 1901

Two Fishermen. Study, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: Michael Peter Ancher
Two Fishermen. Study, late 19th-early 20th century

Blind Christian. Study, c.1881. Creator: Michael Peter Ancher
Blind Christian. Study, c.1881

Appraising the Day's Work, 1883. Creator: Anna Kirstine Ancher
Appraising the Day's Work, 1883. Husband-and-wife painters Anna and Michael Ancher

Two Girls in a Field. A Summer's Day, 1885-1889. Creator: Michael Peter Ancher
Two Girls in a Field. A Summer's Day, 1885-1889

The Lifeboat is Taken through the Dunes, 1883. Creator: Michael Peter Ancher
The Lifeboat is Taken through the Dunes, 1883

Self-Portrait, 1902. Creator: Michael Peter Ancher
Self-Portrait, 1902

At the Garden Gate, 1902 (oil on canvas)
659669 At the Garden Gate, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Ancher, Michael Peter (1849-1927); 78.8x111.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Garden Gate. Michael Ancher (1849-1927). Oil on canvas

Portrait of Anna Ancher, the Artists Wife, (oil on board)
659629 Portrait of Anna Ancher, the Artists Wife, (oil on board) by Ancher, Michael Peter (1849-1927); 35x26.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Anna Ancher, the Artists Wife)

The Old Fishermen, (oil on canvas)
659678 The Old Fishermen, (oil on canvas) by Ancher, Michael Peter (1849-1927); 63.5x78.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Fishermen. Michael Ancher (1849-1927). Oil on canvas

Portrait of the Artist Peder Severin Kroyer, half-length, 1907 (oil on canvas)
659672 Portrait of the Artist Peder Severin Kroyer, half-length, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Ancher, Michael Peter (1849-1927); 49x41.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Girl with Sunflowers;The Girl with the Sunflowers, 1889. Creator: Michael Peter Ancher
A Girl with Sunflowers;The Girl with the Sunflowers, 1889

Two Fishermen beside a Boat, 1889. Creator: Michael Peter Ancher
Two Fishermen beside a Boat, 1889

Fishermen by the Sea on a Summer's Evening, 1888. Creator: Michael Peter Ancher
Fishermen by the Sea on a Summer's Evening, 1888

A Crew Rescued, 1894. Creator: Michael Peter Ancher
A Crew Rescued, 1894

Surf at the North Coast of Jutland;Stormy Weather at Skagen, 1918. Creator: Michael Peter Ancher
Surf at the North Coast of Jutland;Stormy Weather at Skagen, 1918

Cows Being Driven across the Moor, 1902. Creator: Michael Peter Ancher
Cows Being Driven across the Moor, 1902

The Sick Girl, 1882. Creator: Michael Peter Ancher
The Sick Girl, 1882

The Artist's Wife Reading, 1881. Creator: Michael Peter Ancher
The Artist's Wife Reading, 1881

Michael Peter Ancher Daniel FallstrAom Anna Larsson
Michael Peter Ancher, Daniel Fallstrom and Anna Larsson, Daniel Fallstrom (1858-1937), author, theater critic, married to 1. Maria Holmstrom, 2

Anna Ancher Michael Ancher Michael Ancher Painting
Anna Ancher, Michael Ancher, Michael Ancher Painting on the Shore, painting, portrait, Michael Peter Ancher, 1901, Oil on canvas, Height, 47 cm (18.5 inches), Width, 37 cm (14.5 inches), Signed, A

In the Studio, Anna Ancher, the Artists Wife Painting, late 19th-early 20th century. Artist: Michael Peter Ancher
In the Studio, Anna Ancher, the Artists Wife Painting, late 19th-early 20th century. From a private collection

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Michael Peter Ancher was a renowned Danish painter known for his realistic and emotive depictions of everyday life in the late 19th century. His works often captured intimate moments, whether it be a quiet scene at home or a bustling street corner. Ancher's use of light and shadow added depth and drama to his paintings, drawing viewers into the world he created on canvas. Born in Skagen, Denmark in 1849, Ancher studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts before returning to Skagen where he became part of the thriving artist community there. Alongside his wife Anna Ancher, also a talented painter, Michael Peter Ancher helped shape the Skagen Painters movement which focused on capturing the unique light and atmosphere of their coastal town. Ancher's work has been celebrated for its emotional resonance and technical skill, earning him recognition both during his lifetime and posthumously. His legacy continues to inspire artists today with his ability to capture the beauty and complexity of human experience through art. From tender family portraits to lively beach scenes, Michael Peter Ancher's paintings are timeless reflections of life in 19th century Denmark.