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Ernst LindgrenSunlit Spring Thaw with Reflections – Oil Painting by Ernst Lindgren, 19261926
1926
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£4,870.41
€5,500
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About the Item
Ernst Lindgren (1887–1948) Sweden
Early Spring Thaw, 1926
oil on canvas
signed and dated
unframed 71 x 55.5 cm (28 x 22 inches)
framed 86.5 x 71 cm (34 x 28 inches)
Essay:
This evocative landscape painting captures the moment winter releases its grip on the land. A broad river runs through an early spring scene, its icy surface beginning to break apart under the warmth of the sun. Golden light pours over the riverbank and dances on the water, casting a warm glow across patches of melting ice and open water. The thawing river reflects the amber skies and soft daylight, creating luminous mirror-like streaks that draw the eye into the distance. In the foreground, remnants of snow and frost on the banks glisten in the sunlight, while hints of budding foliage suggest the promise of new growth. Lindgren’s brushwork and rich palette beautifully convey the atmosphere of renewal and tranquility, you can almost feel the gentle warmth in the air and hear the quiet trickle of melting ice.
The Artist
Ernst Lindgren was a Swedish artist renowned for his atmospheric landscape paintings, which often portrayed the natural beauty of his home province. Born in Delsbo, Hälsingland in 1887, Lindgren showed artistic promise early and began his formal art education in Hudiksvall. In the 1920s he refined his craft abroad, studying painting under a Professor Richter in Dresden, Germany, and at the Académie Watteau in Paris, France. These experiences immersed him in the European art scene and helped shape his impressionistic approach to light and color. By the time he painted this early spring landscape in 1926, Lindgren had absorbed influences from both German and French art, blending them with his own Nordic sensibility. The warm luminosity and intimate realism seen in this work reflect the training he received and his personal vision as a painter.
After completing his studies, Lindgren returned to Sweden and settled in the rural district of Arbrå in Bollnäs (Hälsingland) around 1911, where he lived and worked for nearly two decades. The northern Hälsingland countrysidebecame the inspiration for many of his scenes, he often depicted local rivers, forests, and farmlands through the seasons. Lindgren developed a reputation for capturing the distinct quality of light in each season, from crisp winter dusk to gentle spring dawn. In addition to landscapes, he was also an accomplished portrait painter, though it was his landscapes that earned him the most acclaim. In the late 1920s, following his European training, Lindgren’s work gained wider recognition. He participated in regional art exhibitions, for instance, he was featured in a 1920 group exhibition in Hudiksvall alongside other Swedish artists and continued to show his paintings in galleries in the years that followed.
In 1930, Lindgren moved to the city of Örebro, where he spent the remainder of his career. He continued to paint the Swedish landscape with passion, and his artistry was not limited to canvases alone. Lindgren received notable commissions for public works, including painting altarpieces for local churches in his home region such as the mission churches in Hög and Ås in Delsbo. These projects reflect the high regard communities had for his talent. Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, he remained active in the art community, sharing his time between creating new works and occasionally teaching or mentoring younger artists.
Ernst Lindgren passed away in 1948 in Adolfsberg, near Örebro, leaving behind a legacy of art that captures Sweden’s natural beauty in the early 20th century. Several of his paintings are preserved in museum collections – notably the Gävleborg County Museum in Gävle and the Örebro County Museum – a testament to his importance in Swedish art heritage.
- Creator:Ernst Lindgren (1887 - 1948, Swedish)
- Creation Year:1926
- Dimensions:Height: 33.86 in (86 cm)Width: 27.96 in (71 cm)
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- Condition:Very good condition with bright and clear colors. A new gilded frame is included.
- Gallery Location:Stockholm, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1445217084392
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