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Axel Lindman
Evening Sun, View of Visby, c. 1896

c. 1896

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This evocative evening view of Visby by Axel Lindman captures Visby in the warm, fading light of the setting sun. Rendered with atmospheric sensitivity, the silhouette of Visby’s medieval skyline—its church towers and city walls—emerges softly through a hazy glow. The path in the foreground, leading the viewer's eye toward the distant city, invites a contemplative gaze into the past. Lindman painted a nearly identical composition in daylight the same year, 1896. That version was sold at Stockholms Auktionsverk on December 4, 1995 (lot 107). About the Artist Axel Lindman was born in Öregrund in 1848 and studied at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts from 1872 to 1875, followed by several formative years in France and Italy. He became a member of the Academy in 1897 and exhibited with both the Opponenterna and the Konstnärsförbundet. Early in his career, Lindman was known for refined studies of rural France and for intimate coastal and garden scenes from Gotland. After settling in Stockholm, he turned his attention to cityscapes and the surrounding landscapes, developing a lyrical, light-infused style. Lindman’s work is held in several major Swedish collections, including the Nationalmuseum, the Gothenburg Museum of Art, the Norrköping Art Museum, and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. About the Setting Visby, the medieval town on the island of Gotland, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its remarkably preserved city wall and Gothic church ruins. Long a source of inspiration for Swedish artists, the town's historical ambiance and unique light conditions have drawn painters since the 19th century. Lindman's interpretation of Visby stands out for its mood of quiet solemnity and the poetic play of light and shadow. oil on canvas 35 x 28 cm (13 3/4 x 11 in) 45.5 x 38.5 cm (17 7/8 x 15 1/8 in) Provenance: The artist’s estate. Fritzes Kungl. Hovbokhandel, Stockholm.
  • Creator:
    Axel Lindman (1848 - 1930, Swedish)
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1896
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)
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  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The painting is in good condition. Some age-related wear is present. The varnish appears to be old. The surface is somewhat darkened and would benefit from being placed in a well-lit environment to bring out the colours accurately.
  • Gallery Location:
    Stockholm, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1445216277752

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