Historical scene with ancient warriors (Vikings?) and their captives was executed ca. in 1910s and due to the very similar style and composition was attributed to the hand of famous Austrian historical and genre painter Oskar Larsen (1882-1972). In 1897-1901 he studied at the Graphic School in Vienna under Viktor Jasper, Joseph Eugen Hoerwarter and Doleschal, in 1901-1909 at the Vienna Art Academy under Alois Delug. During the World War I Larsen worked as a war painter and in period of 1932-1942 lived in Germany. He was a honorary member of the London Royal Academy and received different prizes in Vienna, in 1919 he became a member of Vienna Artists´ Unit. Larsen´s paintings are on permanent exhibition in the Museum of City Vienna.

Literature: Prof. H.Fuchs "Austrian artist lexicon", Vienna, 1975.

Technique: oil on canvas. . unframed.Inscription: unsigned .

Measurements: w 47 1/4 " x h 28 1/3 " (120 x 72 cm).

Condition: in very good condition