Bidspirit auction | Antique Plein-Air Painting by Peter
Antique Plein-Air Painting by Peter Nielsen. - Antique Plein-Air Painting by Peter Nielsen. Oil on board. Painter, muralist. Born in Denmark on April 10, 1873. Nielsen came to the U.S. at age 14 and settled in Chicago. He studied briefly at the AIC, but was mostly a self-taught artist. In 1925 he moved to Los Angeles and became active in the local art scene. He remained in the area until his death in Santa Ana on Oct. 24, 1965. His works include landscapes and still lifes. Free pickup or we'll drop at our shipper for a $3 fee