Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 8

Nils Andersson
Conversation by the Fence

c. 1840-1850

About the Item

We are offering a painting for sale by the Swedish artist Nils Andersson (1817–1865). This beautiful landscape showcases Andersson’s characteristic style of capturing Swedish nature in serene, idyllic scenes. Born in Kättilstads socken in Östergötland, Andersson initially pursued historical painting before transitioning to genre and landscape art, often featuring rural life and pastoral settings. His paintings frequently include peaceful natural vistas and depictions of livestock, as seen in this work. The painting displays a tranquil countryside scene with two cows resting by the water, one standing by the shoreline while the other rests on the ground. In the background, a forested landscape stretches toward the horizon under a sky dotted with soft clouds. Two figures dressed in traditional attire engage in conversation by a wooden fence, adding a human element to the rural setting. Nils Andersson’s journey from a humble farming background to becoming a prominent painter is reflected in the intimate and authentic depictions of rural Swedish life in his art. After studying at the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts and spending time in Paris from 1854 to 1856, he became a professor at the Academy. His works are celebrated and included in collections at Nationalmuseum, Göteborgs konstmuseum, and Norrköpings Konstmuseum. This painting is a fine example of his genre and landscape works, rich in detail and atmosphere, bringing a moment of peaceful country life into focus. oil on canvas Unframed: 26 x 39 cm (10.24 x 15.35 inches) Framed: 38 x 52 cm (4.96 x 20.47 inches)
  • Creator:
    Nils Andersson (1817 - 1865, Swedish)
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1840-1850
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.24 in (26 cm)Width: 15.36 in (39 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Some minor flaws on the frame, old varnish.
  • Gallery Location:
    Stockholm, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1445215048862

More From This Seller

View All
Christmas Sheaf With Birds by Georg Stoopendaal
Located in Stockholm, SE
This painting, created by the Swedish artist Georg Stoopendaal (1866–1953), captures a cherished Nordic tradition: a "julkärve" or Christmas sheaf. The sheaf, made of grain and hung ...
Category

Early 20th Century Naturalistic Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Young Woman With Her Animals, Original Oil Painting From 1862
Located in Stockholm, SE
This painting by Gustaf Brandelius, a 19th-century Swedish artist, evokes the pastoral tranquility and rural life of the era. Brandelius was not only a painter but also served in the...
Category

19th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Friends, Kittens and Puppies Painting by British Artist Agnes McIntyre Croxford
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Friends" by Agnes McIntyre Croxford is a testament to the artist's ability to capture the delicate balance of harmony and curiosity in the animal kingdom. This painting presents two...
Category

Early 20th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Charming Naivist Painting Depicting a Horse
Located in Stockholm, SE
This charming naivist painting by Swedish artist Olof (Olle) Casimir Ågren (1874–1962) depicts a horse standing gracefully beside a tree. Executed with bold, textured brushstrokes an...
Category

1950s Naturalistic Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Summer Landscape With Cattle by British Artist Sidney Pike, Oil on Canvas
By Sidney Pike
Located in Stockholm, SE
A wonderful painting by British artist Sidney Pike (1846-1907). Pike is best known for his depictions of the English countryside, and he attended many time...
Category

Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Poor Girl – An Early Genre Scene by Julius Kronberg, 1873
Located in Stockholm, SE
This small, tenderly rendered painting— titled The Poor Girl (Den fattiga flickan)—offers a rare glimpse into Julius Kronberg’s early period, when he w...
Category

1870s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

You May Also Like

Dahl Taylor, "Walking to the Track", 24x36 Equine Horse Race Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This realistic equine piece, "Walking to the Track", by artist Dahl Taylor is a 24x36 oil painting on canvas featuring 7 jockeys atop their brown thoroughbred race horses making their way down a dirt path towards the Saratoga Springs racetrack in upstate New York. Dappled sunlight enters through the trees, glistening on the horses' coats. Bright green trees...
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Original Oil Painting of Elephant in the Wild by British Contemporary Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Original Oil Painting of an Elephant in the Wild by British Contemporary Wildlife Artist, Mark Whittaker (b.1964) Art measures 24 x 18 inches Frame measures 29 x 23 inches
Category

1990s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

New world.
By Igor Maikov
Located in Riga, LV
Igor Maikov (1966) Education: 1981 - 1984 The Art Academy of Latvia 1973 - 1983 Salaspils Primary and Secondary School Exhibitions: 1994 - Group Exhibition «Rol-Art», Latvia ...
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Malachite" (2023) By Tony Curanaj, Original Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Denver, CO
Tony Curanaj's (US based) "Malachite" (2023) is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a black and yellow butterfly sitting on a branch with purple flowers. Artist Statemen...
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Traveling circus. 2018, canvas, oil, 100x50 cm
By Igor Maikov
Located in Riga, LV
Igor Maikov (1966) Education: 1981 - 1984 The Art Academy of Latvia 1973 - 1983 Salaspils Primary and Secondary School Exhibitions: 1994 - Group Exhibition «Rol-Art», Latvia ...
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Evolution. Oil on canvas, 100x100 cm
By Igor Maikov
Located in Riga, LV
Igor Maikov (1966) Education: 1981 - 1984 The Art Academy of Latvia 1973 - 1983 Salaspils Primary and Secondary School Exhibitions: 1994 - Group Exhibition «Rol-Art», Latvia ...
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Evolution. Oil on canvas, 100x100 cm
$1,666 Sale Price
20% Off
Free Shipping

Recently Viewed

View All