Sketch for the Dragon Fountain by Joakim Skovgaard. An energetic oil sketch depicting a large, ornate bronze fountain featuring a central dragon-like creature amidst a city square.

Sketch for the Dragon Fountain

Joakim Skovgaard

1889 · Paper, Oil Paint

A spirited 19th-century oil sketch capturing the dramatic bronze curves of the Dragon Fountain against a soft urban sky.

$243

For the selected configuration

From $129

6 frame sizes

Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze

Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)

Where it works

A quiet, grounding work with softened warm notes — holds a wall without competing for attention.

Often works in
Living Room · Office · Study
Placement
Reads naturally above long furniture lines
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Warm beige, Charcoal black

About the piece

Created in 1889 by Danish artist Joakim Skovgaard, this oil-on-paper sketch captures the dynamic form of Copenhagen's famous Dragon Fountain. The work features a warm, atmospheric palette of ochre and dusty blue, highlighting the intricate sculpture of mythical beasts and water basins with confident, expressive brushwork.