Hilding Werner Mixed Media

Swedish, 1880-1944

Hilding Werner (1880–1944) was a Swedish painter whose name is closely tied to the landscapes of Värmland. His lyrical depictions of lakes, forests, and skies at dawn or dusk capture the poetry of nature with quiet intensity, earning him a place among the most distinctive landscape painters of his generation. Werner was born in Kårud, Värmland, and grew up surrounded by the wilderness that would remain the central motif of his art. After secondary school in Karlstad, he moved to Stockholm in 1899 to pursue artistic training. He studied at Caleb Althin’s painting school and later at the Artists’ Association School (Konstnärsförbundet) under Richard Bergh. During this time, Werner also supported himself as a caricaturist for the satirical magazine Nya Nisse. Influenced by Bergh and introduced to a circle of progressive artists through his cousin Bror Lindh, Werner absorbed ideas about painting directly from nature and imbuing landscapes with atmosphere and emotion. He briefly traveled to the Netherlands in 1905 but soon returned to Sweden, drawn back by the serenity of his native Värmland. In 1907 Werner settled permanently in Stömne, on the shores of Hammartjärnet. There, he transformed a small lakeside cottage into his studio and devoted himself almost entirely to painting the surrounding countryside. His work focused on the subtle shifts of light across water, the silhouettes of pines against glowing skies, and the quiet stillness of snowy forests. Werner preferred transitional times of day—sunset, twilight, and pale winter afternoons—when nature seemed most contemplative. His brushwork, while rooted in careful observation, revealed a refined sensitivity to color and mood, creating landscapes at once intimate and expansive. Werner’s career brought him into contact with several key figures of Swedish art. He was a friend of Gustaf Fjaestad, central to the Rackstad artists’ colony, and in 1912 visited Otto Hesselbom, whose grand vistas of lakes and skies inspired Werner to embrace more panoramic compositions. Yet his style remained distinct—gentler, more lyrical, and imbued with personal reflection. Though he exhibited regularly with artists’ associations and local societies, Werner never sought the limelight and refrained from holding a solo exhibition during his lifetime. His modesty meant that wider recognition came only after his death, with a memorial exhibition at Värmlands Museum in 1946. Today, Hilding Werner is celebrated as a painter who gave voice to the spirit of Värmland. His works are represented in museum and private collections, admired for their serene beauty and atmospheric depth. Collectors value not only his mastery of mood and light but also the authenticity of his vision: a life lived in harmony with the landscape he painted. His canvases remain timeless invitations into the quiet poetry of Sweden’s natural world.

Artist: Hilding Werner

Hilding WernerPortrait of Hulda in a Room at Ruds Säteri, early 1900s

$2,059Sale Price|20% Off

Portrait of Hulda in a Room at Ruds Säteri

By Hilding Werner

Located in Stockholm, SE

Hilding Werner (1880-1944) Sweden Hulda in a Room at Ruds Säteri mixed media on paper unframed 27 x 22.5 cm (10.63 x 8.86 inches) framed 38 x 33.5 cm (14.96 x 13.19 inches) Prov...

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Early 20th Century Hilding Werner Mixed Media

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Giovanni BoldiniStudies of Women: Cabaret Dancers, Horsewoman, and Female Profiles, c. 1900

$5,268

H 11.23 in W 7.68 in

Studies of Women: Cabaret Dancers, Horsewoman, and Female Profiles

By Giovanni Boldini

Located in Paris, Île-de-France

Attributed to Giovanni Boldini (1842–1931) Studies of Women: Cabaret Dancers, Horsewoman, and Female Profiles Circa 1900 Ink wash and brown wash on paper, 28.5 x 19.5 cm Unsigned I...

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Hilding Werner Mixed Media

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Ink, Watercolor, Laid Paper

Rene VincentFrench Art Deco Golf Illustration Watercolor Drawing After René Vincent, circa 1940

$1,100

H 18.94 in W 15 in D 0.82 in

French Art Deco Golf Illustration Watercolor Drawing After René Vincent

By Rene Vincent

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking Art Deco watercolor created after an original design by René Vincent (1879-1936), this lively golfing scene captures the playful elegance and graphic charm associated with...

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1920s Art Deco Hilding Werner Mixed Media

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Parchment Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Watercolor & Ink - A Gentlemen's Portrait, 1966

$260Sale Price|20% Off

H 16 in W 12 in D 0.1 in

Watercolor & Ink - A Gentlemen's Portrait

Located in Houston, TX

Colorful watercolor and ink portrait of a male figure donning a suit and tie by Irmgard von Reppert, 1966. Signed and dated lower right. Original artwork on paper displayed on a whi...

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1960s Hilding Werner Mixed Media

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Ink, Paper, Watercolor

Watercolor & ink Portrait - The Gardner, Circa 1990

$250

H 12 in W 0.1 in D 16 in

Watercolor & ink Portrait - The Gardner

Located in Houston, TX

Cheerful watercolor and ink painting of a person tending to their garden chores, 1990s. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Archival plastic sl...

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1980s Hilding Werner Mixed Media

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Ink, Paper, Watercolor

Irene Sharaff"Sweet Charity" Original Broadway Musical Costume Design Tony Award Nomination, 1966

$8,000

H 20 in W 23.25 in

"Sweet Charity" Original Broadway Musical Costume Design Tony Award Nomination

By Irene Sharaff

Located in New York, NY

"Sweet Charity" Original Broadway Musical Costume Design Tony Award Nomination Irene Sharaff (1910-1993) "Sweet Charity" 1966 Original Broadway Production Sight: 14 1/4 x 17 1/2 inc...

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1960s Performance Hilding Werner Mixed Media

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Pen

French School, Late 18th Century (circa 1775-1795) - Allegory Of Mourning, c. 1785

$2,340

H 13.08 in W 9.65 in

French School, Late 18th Century (circa 1775-1795) - Allegory Of Mourning

Located in Paris, Île-de-France

French School, late 18th century (circa 1775–1795) Allegory of Mourning (or Fallen Fortune) Pen and brown ink, grey ink, wash, watercolor, and white gouache highlights on laid paper...

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Late 18th Century Rococo Hilding Werner Mixed Media

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Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Laid Paper

Shamona StokesPink Flamingo Venus, 2020

$100

H 6 in W 4 in D 0.125 in

Pink Flamingo Venus

By Shamona Stokes

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Pink Flamingo Venus, 2020, watercolor, ink, and salt on Arches paper. Venus of Willendorf, fertility goddess, pink, black, and white.

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2010s Contemporary Hilding Werner Mixed Media

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Shamona StokesDeep Plum Venus, 2020

$100

H 6 in W 4 in D 0.125 in

Deep Plum Venus

By Shamona Stokes

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Deep Plum Venus, 2020, watercolor, ink, mirror paint, and salt on Arches paper. Venus of Willendorf, fertility goddess, pink, purple, black, silver...

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2010s Contemporary Hilding Werner Mixed Media

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Menachem GueffenMid-Century Style Seated Woman Gouache on Paper, Figurative Expressionism, 1992

$1,030

H 16.54 in W 11.7 in

Mid-Century Style Seated Woman Gouache on Paper, Figurative Expressionism

By Menachem Gueffen

Located in NANTES, FR

Created in 1992, this ink and gouache on paper by Menachem Gueffen depicts a seated woman, a recurring and defining subject throughout the artist’s career. Executed with fluid, expre...

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1990s Modern Hilding Werner Mixed Media

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Paper, Ink, Gouache

Freeman Willis SimmonsWatercolor Portrait of a Young Woman in a Blue Hat & Pink dress, antique frame, ca. 1900

$585

H 13 in W 11 in D 1.5 in

Watercolor Portrait of a Young Woman in a Blue Hat & Pink dress, antique frame

By Freeman Willis Simmons

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

This watercolor painting with ink accents depicting a young fashionable woman with a confident direct glance is in excellent condition -- no stains, tears, etc to the painting; antiq...

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Late 19th Century Realist Hilding Werner Mixed Media

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Irene Sharaff"Girl Who Came to Supper" Costume Design 1963 Broadway Musical Tony Nomination, 1963

$3,000

H 16 in W 13 in

"Girl Who Came to Supper" Costume Design 1963 Broadway Musical Tony Nomination

By Irene Sharaff

Located in New York, NY

"Girl Who Came to Supper" Costume Design 1963 Broadway Musical Tony Nomination Irene Sharaff (1910-1993) "Girl Who Came to Supper" 16 x 13 inches Gouache, watercolor, pen and ink o...

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1960s Performance Hilding Werner Mixed Media

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Pen

Irene Sharaff"West Side Story" Natalie Wood Film Costume Design Academy Award Oscars Iconic, 1968

$20,000

H 21.5 in W 17.5 in

"West Side Story" Natalie Wood Film Costume Design Academy Award Oscars Iconic

By Irene Sharaff

Located in New York, NY

"West Side Story" Natalie Wood Film Costume Design Academy Award Oscars Iconic Irene Sharaff (1910-1993) "West Side Story" Natalie Wood as Maria Costume Design, 1961 Film Sight: 15 ...

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1960s Performance Hilding Werner Mixed Media

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache, Ink, Pen

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