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Carl Johansson A Tranquil Landscape View, 1943 by "Ultramarine Johansson"1943
1943
About the Item
Carl Johansson (1863-1944) Sweden
A Tranquil Landscape View, 1943
oil on wood panel
signed and dated Carl Johansson 1943 -
panel dimensions: 41 cm x 55 cm (16.14 inches x 21.65 inches)
frame dimensions: 57 cm x 71 cm (22.44 inches x 27.95 inches)
Provenance:
We acquired this piece from a private collection in Canada.
Condition:
Very good, newly restored by professional art conservator 2023, the pane is flat and stable. New frame from 2023 included.
Essay:
We are delighted to present a beautiful landscape painting by the Swedish artist Carl Johansson (1863-1944). Painted in 1943, during the latter part of his career, this piece showcases many of the elements that earned him the nickname 'Ultramarine Johansson'. The artwork prominently features a serene landscape with two trees in the foreground, their sprawling canopies occupying much of the painting's upper half, allowing glimpses of the sky through the leaves. A winding stream snakes its way through the middle ground, while rolling hills form a tranquil backdrop. The artist's fondness for blue hues is evident, with varying shades of blue defining the sky, water, and even the shadows amongst the foliage. This predilection for blue shades became a defining characteristic of Johansson’s later works, earning him his nickname.
Johansson employs short brushstrokes and a generous application of paint, giving the piece a rich texture and a vibrant, almost impressionistic quality. Although the exact location depicted in the painting remains uncertain, it is believed to represent the area around Sundsvall, a region familiar to the artist.
Carl Johansson’s journey as an artist began in the late 19th century and spanned several decades, during which his style evolved and matured. Initially influenced by the realism movement, his work gradually transitioned to incorporate elements of impressionism, as demonstrated by the short brushstrokes and liberal use of color in this piece. Despite the changes in his style, Johansson remained committed to capturing the beauty and essence of the Swedish landscape throughout his career.
This painting, along with another piece by Johansson, was acquired from a private collection in Canada. It represents an opportunity to own a work by an artist whose dedication to his craft and love for his homeland shines through in every brushstroke.
- Creator:Carl Johansson (1863 - 1944)
- Creation Year:1943
- Dimensions:Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)Width: 21.66 in (55 cm)
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- Condition:Very good, newly restored by professional art conservator 2023, the pane is flat and stable. New frame from 2023 included.
- Gallery Location:Stockholm, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1445213102282
Carl Johansson began his art studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in 1882, where he had Edvard Perséus and Per Daniel Holm as teachers. He joined the Opponents in 1885, which meant that he was forced to leave the academy. Johansson made study trips to France in 1891–1892, Tenerife in 1894 and Italy in 1901 and 1914, also participated in the World's Fair in Paris in 1889, the anniversary exhibition in Buenos Aires in 1910 and San Francisco in 1915. Johansson started by painting small, neatly painted landscape paintings in a traditional style, but after he came into contact with the art of the French artists Claude Monet and Camille Pissarro, his paintings became more impressionistic. He worked with clear and cold colours, with a factual analysis of the photography and where the vegetation appeared more markedly. In his older days, he used a noticeable blue tone in his paintings, giving him the nickname Ultramarin-Johansson. Since he took most of his motifs from Norrland, he also got the epithet Norrlandsmålaren (The Northern Painter).
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