Karl Tirén

Vårvinter II (Winter, Early Spring II), Oil on Board, C. 1909

c. 1909

Painted in 1917, this striking winter landscape captures the force and stillness of a spring flood, likely set in the artist’s native Ockelbo region. The painting is a rare example o...

Depicting a winter wonderland, this piece mesmerizes the viewer with its turquoise sky - a bold and unique choice that draws the eyes upwards. But the narrative is more profound. Set against this sky is a distant, rugged stone hill, standing as a testament to the timeless beauty of nature. A few trees benethe the hill, gracefully blanketed with snow. The snow itself is no ordinary white, but a mix of pink and blue shimmers, giving the piece a more interesting quality. More intriguing are the tracks left in the snow. Whose might they be? An animal, perhaps? Or did the artist himself tread this frozen landscape, leaving behind a subtle signature? Such is the mystery of Lindström's work. Rikard Magnus Lindström (1882-1943) was not just a painter but a storyteller, deeply rooted in his Swedish heritage. He's best known for his paintings of archipelago scenes, where the tranquil and tempestuous moods of the sea often play central characters. Born in Stockholm, Lindström's journey into the art world began at the Konstakademien in Stockholm, and his passion took him to Copenhagen and Paris. Throughout his life, Lindström's restless spirit saw him wander, capturing the diverse landscapes of Stockholm's archipelago, Västkusten, Åland, and notably, Lofoten. His affinity for portraying the vast expanse of the sea, often with sailing vessels in the backdrop, is legendary. Lindström's colors were described as "powerful yet harmonious," and this piece is no exception. The juxtaposition of the turquoise sky with the shimmering snow showcases his masterful play with colors. A member of the younger generation of the Konstnärsförbundet, Lindström was greatly influenced by the older members, particularly by Karl Nordström's national-romantic paintings. Besides painting, Lindström had a flair for writing and was a popular contributor to Dagens Nyheter, often penning articles and notes in Morgonbris. However, beneath the vivacious, nature-loving exterior was a man of depth and complexity, as his ex-wife, Martha Rydell-Lindström, has depicted in her book. He was a lover of life, but his nature held layers of vulnerability and tenderness. Today, this winter landscape stands as a tribute not just to Lindström's artistic genius but to the very essence of the man himself. Embrace the opportunity to own a piece of Swedish art history, painted by an artist whose legacy continues to inspire. Rikard Lindströms paintings...

This atmospheric winter scene by Swedish artist Birger Borgman captures the stillness and quiet beauty of a snow-covered landscape at dusk. Soft lavender and blue shadows stretch acr...

This intimate oil painting presents a stylized winter landscape rendered in soft pastel tones. Snow-covered trees stand in tranquil silence along the banks of a frozen river, their forms reflected faintly in the ice. In the foreground, a small wooden boat lies moored at the river’s edge, contributing to the scene’s serene, contemplative mood. Percy’s delicate handling of light and color – a pale sunlit sky against subtle blues and violets of snow imbues the work with a poetic calm. The atmosphere and decorative simplification of the composition are strongly reminiscent of Gustaf Fjaestad’s celebrated Nordic winter scenes, capturing what contemporaries described as the silent, majestic beauty of Swedish winters with an almost mystical tranquility. In its quiet harmony and refined palette, the painting echoes Fjaestad’s approach to portraying winter “ruled by a pure and quiet spirit,” while remaining distinctly Percy’s own vision of nature’s repose. Arthur Percy was a Swedish painter and designer whose artistic development bridged academic training and modernist influences. He studied at the Konstnärsförbundets (Artists’ Association) school in Stockholm under prominent artists Richard Bergh and Eugène Jansson...

Alexandre Altmann (1878-1932) Snowy Landscape, 1915 Oil on canvas, 50 x 65 cm Provenance: Private collection, France Captured in the winter tones of 1915 by Alexandre Altmann, 'Sn...

William Eastman (American, 1881-1950) Finsevand Norwegian Glaciers, 1922 Oil on canvas 21 x 18 inches Exhibited: 1923 Cleveland Museum of Art May Show Born in Cleveland in 1881, Wil...

Carl Rudolph Krafft Winter Landscape with Stream Signed lower right and with thumbprint Oil on canvas 25 x 30 inches Carl Rudolph Krafft was born in 1884 in Reading, Ohio, and his ...

Winter. 1978, cardboard, oil, 48x45 cm Edgars Vinters (1919-2014) Edgars Vinters is working in oil, watercolor and monotype techniques. He paints lands...