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Anton GenbergScandinavian Impressionist Landscape (1894)1894
1894
$6,882.49
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About the Item
This oil on canvas by Anton Genberg, signed and dated 1894, portrays a Scandinavian summer landscape bathed in gentle light. The composition features lush green meadows in the foreground leading the eye towards a calm expanse of water. Along the shoreline, clusters of trees frame the scene, and a small wooden boat is moored by the water’s edge, contributing a rustic focal point. Overhead, a wide sky filled with soft, billowing cloudsstretches across the canvas, its pale blues and whites reflected subtly in the water below. Genberg’s brushwork is fluid and expressive, with loose strokes that capture the atmosphere of a tranquil summer day, from the verdant texture of the grass to the delicate play of light on the clouds, in an impressionistic manner. This evocative handling of paint imbues the scene with a vivid sense of mood and immediacy, inviting the viewer to experience the serene warmth of the Nordic countryside.
Though the exact location of this landscape is unknown, its visual cues suggest it was inspired by the kind of scenery Genberg often painted in the 1890s. The combination of emerald meadows, tranquil water, and distant tree-lined shores is characteristic of central and northern Sweden’s lake districts. In particular, regions such as Dalarna or Genberg’s native Jämtland, both areas noted for their idyllic summer vistas – are plausible settings for this scene. The peaceful lake with a small rowing boat suggests a remote inland waterway, perhaps a calm inlet of a larger lake or river. One could imagine a viewpoint along the shores of Lake Siljan in Dalarna, or equally a summer day on the banks of Lake Storsjön in Jämtland, where gentle hills and broad skies create the same kind of open, pastoral atmosphere. Genberg travelled and painted extensively in the Scandinavian countryside during this period, so it is likely that he drew upon sketches and impressions from such locales to compose this work. The expansive sky and the clarity of light in the scene further point to a northern latitude setting, where summer days are long and luminous.
Stylistically, this painting is especially notable as an early work in Genberg’s artistic development, showcasing the influences and techniques he absorbed in the late 19th century. At the time this canvas was executed, Genberg was in his early thirties and had recently completed his formal art education. His earliest works were atmospheric, French-influenced plein-air paintings, often created outdoors to capture fleeting light and mood. Genberg had been a student of the Swedish landscape painter Oscar Törnå and was influenced by the French Naturalist and Impressionist movements – even painting some motifs during a sojourn in Grez-sur-Loing, France, a famous artists’ colony. The impressionistic character of the brushwork in this 1894 scene – the soft, diffused clouds and the vibrant dabs of colour in the foliage reflects that French plein-air influence and Genberg’s desire to convey an authentic moment in nature. The painting exudes a “stämningsfull” (mood-filled) quality, meaning it prioritises the overall feeling of a summer afternoon over minute details. This approach marks a formative phase of Genberg’s career, before he later transitioned to a more defined and robust National Romantic style towards the end of the 1890s.
The Artist
Anton Genberg (1862–1939) was a highly regarded Swedish landscape painter known for capturing the majestic yet intimate beauty of the Nordic environment. Born in Östersund in the province of Jämtland, Genberg developed an early connection to the dramatic mountain and lake landscapes of Sweden’s north – a connection that would deeply inform his art. He received his formal training in Stockholm at the Technical School and the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts, where he excelled and was awarded several medals. Like many artists of his generation, Genberg also travelled in Europe during his formative years; he was influenced by French plein-air painting in the 1880s, which introduced a softer, atmospheric quality to his early work. However, upon returning to Sweden, he increasingly drew inspiration from his homeland. By the 1890s, Genberg was painting the Swedish countryside with a distinct sensibility, bridging Academic realism and the emerging National Romantic movement. He became particularly famous for his depictions of snowy winter scenes in the Norrland mountains – serene yet powerful vistas of untamed nature that resonated with Sweden’s national spirit. Dalarna and his native Jämtland also figured prominently in his subject matter, as he often sought out regions where traditional rural life and grand natural settings converged.
Genberg’s career was marked by both critical acclaim and professional recognition. He exhibited widely – including important shows in Berlin, St. Louis, Buenos Aires, and Munich – and was featured in the 1914 Baltic Exhibition, which showcased Nordic art to an international audience. In Sweden, he held solo exhibitions at Stockholm’s Konstnärshuset and was active in the arts community. He served as Vice Chairman of the Swedish Artists’ Association from 1913 to 1918, and in 1922 he was elected a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts, an honour reflecting his standing in the national art scene. Today, Anton Genberg is recognised as an influential figure in Swedish landscape painting, celebrated for his ability to convey both the grandeur of mountainous terrains and the gentle charm of rural scenes. His works are held in major institutions; for example, paintings by Genberg can be found in Stockholm’s Nationalmuseum and Moderna Museet, among other public collections.
oil on canvas
signed and dated
unframed: 37 × 68 cm (14 ½ × 26 ¾ in)
framed: 57 × 88 cm (22 ½ × 34 ¾ in)
- Creator:Anton Genberg (1862 - 1939, Swedish)
- Creation Year:1894
- Dimensions:Height: 22.45 in (57 cm)Width: 34.65 in (88 cm)
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- Condition:The painting has recently undergone professional conservation. The surface has been carefully cleaned and now presents with much greater clarity. It is assessed to be in very good condition. The original frame is fine with minor flaws.
- Gallery Location:Stockholm, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1445216996852
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