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Oscar Lycke
Sunset in the Forest, c. 1910

c. 1910

$4,201.68
£3,083.07
€3,500
CA$5,725.14
A$6,448.44
CHF 3,339.42
MX$78,313.77
NOK 42,418.31
SEK 40,237.35
DKK 26,637.11
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This luminous painting by Oscar Lycke captures a tranquil sunset scene deep within a Nordic forest. The warm, golden light of the setting sun filters through the dense spruce trees, casting long shadows and illuminating the forest floor in amber and mossy green. Lycke’s brushwork is expressive and confident, giving a sense of both the grandeur and intimacy of the northern landscape. Oscar Lycke was a painter from Sundsvall, active around the turn of the 20th century. Though he never received formal art training, he was deeply committed to becoming an artist from a young age. Encouraged by one teacher but discouraged by another, he nonetheless moved to Stockholm at twenty to pursue a career in art. His early years were difficult, but he gradually gained recognition, exhibiting in cities across Sweden—from Malmö to Norrköping—and abroad, including Copenhagen and New York. A tireless traveler in search of motifs, Lycke lived in various parts of Sweden throughout his life. He spent summers in Räfsnäs in the Stockholm archipelago during the First World War, and later returned to Sundsvall, often painting in the countryside around Liden. His works are characterized by a blend of national romanticism and realism, reflecting the artistic trends of his time, with a particular focus on landscapes and the everyday lives of people in rural Sweden. Lycke passed away in 1927 at the age of fifty, by then seriously ill and nearly blind. Yet his legacy endured, especially in northern Sweden. A memorial exhibition at Sundsvalls museum in 1977–78 affirmed his place as a beloved painter of the Norrland landscape. His evocative depictions of sun-drenched forests and rural scenes still resonate today, treasured by collectors and those with a connection to Sweden’s north. oil on board signed OSC. LYCKE unframed 44.5 x 40.5 cm (17.5 x 15.9 in) framed 54.5 x 51 cm (21.5 x 20.1 in)
  • Creator:
    Oscar Lycke (1877 - 1927, Swedish)
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1910
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.26 in (54 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
    Very good condition with bright and clear colors. New gilded frame included, with wood from Italy.
  • Gallery Location:
    Stockholm, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1445216361572

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