Gudmund Herman Peter Hentze (1875 Næstved - 1948 Frederiksberg) "Eros". Original title The ancient deity in the form of a youth stands out clearly and rich in contrast against the strong, azure background. Hentze's depiction, created in 1901 during his time in Italy, is symbolist in its fine brushstrokes and reveals the influence of the early Renaissance - especially Sandro Botticelli - in its clear lines and strong, contrasting colors. Tempera/cardboard on wooden panel. Signed lower left with location "Roma" and dat. 1901; Signed and titled on a label verso and inscribed in pencil on the frame; Approx. 30 cm x 32.5 cm. Original frame. Published on the title page of the magazine "Jugend", no. 23, 1909. Exhibited in Charlottenborg in 1904. Tempera on cardboard (on panel). Signed, inscribed with location Rome and dated 1901. Label with artist's signature and title on the reverse. Inscribed on the reverse of the frame. Published on the cover of the magazine "Jugend", No. 23, 1909. 1904 exhibited in Charlottenborg. Original frame.