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Tranquil Reflections – Swedish Summer Landscape by Olof Arborelius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Olof Arborelius (1842-1915) Sweden
Landscape, likely from the Uddevalla area
oil on canvas
signed O.Arb.s
unframed: 25 x 35 cm (9 7/8 x 13 3/4 in)
framed: 43.5 x 53 cm (17 1/8 x 2...
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,769 Sale Price
20% Off
Waterfall and Timber – A View from Norrland
Located in Stockholm, SE
Provenance: Acquired directly from Katarina Gunnarsson, who inherited the painting from her mother, Barbro, the daughter of the artist.
This striking landscape by Oscar Lycke depict...
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Children by the Ice Hole by Swedish Artist Bengt Nordenberg, c. 1846
Located in Stockholm, SE
This evocative winter scene by Bengt Nordenberg captures a quiet moment of everyday life: two children stand on the frozen edge of a river or lake, watching as their mother washes cl...
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Boys, Montreuil – Paris 1962: Christer Strömholm’s Most Iconic Photograph
Located in Stockholm, SE
Among Christer Strömholm’s most iconic images is Pojkarna, taken in the Paris suburb of Montreuil in 1962. Two small boys, one curious and leaning i...
Category
2010s Black and White Photography
Materials
Pigment
Expressive Plein Air Study from Engelsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
This intimate plein air study by Olof Arborelius captures the quiet beauty of a sunlit forest edge reflected in still water. The confident, spontaneous brushwork and delicate handlin...
Category
1880s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Impressionistic Venice Scene by W. von Gegerfelt, c. 1880s
By Wilhelm von Gegerfelt
Located in Stockholm, SE
In this luminous canal scene, painted during his stay in Venice in the early 1880s, Wilhelm von Gegerfelt captures the vivid atmosphere and dazzling light of the city with remarkable...
Category
1880s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Three Women by the Shore, Preparing to Bathe in the Morning Light
By August Hagborg
Located in Stockholm, SE
This luminous and finely executed painting by August Hagborg captures three nude women preparing to bathe at the edge of a still, tree-lined body of water. One figure is seated on a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$9,600 Sale Price
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Two Pine Sap Flowers Painted by Female Artist Venny Soldan-Brofeldt
Located in Stockholm, SE
This late work by Venny Soldan-Brofeldt, likely painted in the final years of her life, depicts two flowering Tallört plants (Monotropa hypopitys)—a delicate and unusual forest plant...
Category
1940s Naturalistic Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Northern Light: A Winter Scene from Ljusdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
We are delighted to present this enchanting winter landscape by the Sundsvall-born artist Oscar Lycke. Executed in 1911, Motif from Ljusdal captures the serene beauty of a snow-cover...
Category
1910s Naturalistic Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Chalk, Ink
Christ on the Cold Stone – After Jan Gossaert (Mabuse)
Located in Stockholm, SE
This striking devotional image, painted by a follower of Jan Gossaert, represents one of the most influential compositions of the Northern Renaissance: Christ on the Cold Stone, or C...
Category
16th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Sunlit Forest and Distant Blue Mountains – A Northern Swedish Landscape by Lycke
Located in Stockholm, SE
This luminous landscape painting by Oscar Lycke captures the rolling hills and deep forests of northern Sweden, likely from the Sundsvall region. The foreground is dominated by lush ...
Category
1910s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
A Steed of the Past
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish title: Hästkrake (The Old Nag)
oil on panel
signed on the reverse: Osc. Lycke
Provenance:
Acquired directly from Katarina Gunnarsson,
who inherited the painting from her m...
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Mountain Landscape with Lake
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Mountain Landscape with Lake
oil on canvas laid on masonite
18 x 27 cm (7 1/8 x 10 5/8 in)
28 x 37 cm (11 x 14 5/8 in)
Provenance:
Acquired...
Category
1910s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
The Glow of the Past: Lundström’s Stockholm with a Touch of Mystery
Located in Stockholm, SE
We are pleased to present this painting by Ernst Lundström, dedicated to the esteemed sculptor Per Hasselberg. The dedication on the front of the painting makes this piece particular...
Category
1880s Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Seated Man – An Intimate Glimpse into Daily Life
Located in Stockholm, SE
This masterfully executed painting by Emerik Stenberg (1873–1927) captures an intimate and atmospheric moment. The composition features a seated man, engrossed in his daily chores, b...
Category
Early 20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rowboat Beneath the Trees, 1918
Located in Stockholm, SE
This evocative landscape by Axel Edvard Peter captures the serene beauty of nature with remarkable skill. Painted in 1918, the scene depicts a wooden rowboat resting in still waters beneath the sheltering branches of a lush tree. The dappled sunlight filtering through the foliage creates a mesmerizing interplay of light and shadow, while the artist’s use of short, expressive brushstrokes imbues the composition with a vibrant, almost impressionistic quality. The rich greens and golden hues of the landscape reflect Peter’s mastery of color and atmosphere.
Axel Peter was a Swedish painter known for his distinctive artistic voice, shaped by his studies at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm and further training in Paris and Germany. He was part of the influential Opponents’ Movement (Opponentrörelsen) of 1885, alongside artists such as Richard Bergh, Nils Kreuger, and Eugène Jansson...
Category
1910s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Visionary White Castle in Miniature
Located in Stockholm, SE
This small yet striking painting by Primus Mortimer Pettersson (18.5 x 21.5 cm) encapsulates the essence of his artistic vision—an imagined world where reality and dream blur into on...
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Dramatic Storm over Sandhamn, Sweden, 1943
Located in Stockholm, SE
This striking seascape, painted in 1943 by Jacob Löfgren, most likely depicts a view from Sandhamn, a location he frequently captured in his works. Four years earlier, he created ano...
Category
1940s Symbolist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$4,202 Sale Price
20% Off
Forest at Sunset, 1934
Located in Stockholm, SE
This evocative landscape by Otto Lindberg captures the quiet beauty of a forest at dusk. The most striking feature is the luminous pink and violet glow of the fading sunlight, master...
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
View Over Häggvik, Nordingrå. A UNESCO World Heritage-listed Area
Located in Stockholm, SE
Carl Johansson (1863–1944) was a Swedish painter renowned for his evocative landscapes, particularly those capturing the striking natural beauty of northern Sweden. His works reflect...
Category
1910s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
$3,151 Sale Price
20% Off
A Blossoming Fruit Tree, A Unique Double-Sided Painting by Ture Ander
Located in Stockholm, SE
We are pleased to present a rare and remarkable work by Swedish artist Ture Ander (1881–1959), often referred to as "The Flower Painter." What makes this painting especially unique i...
Category
1920s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Portrait of an Elderly Man
Located in Stockholm, SE
This finely executed oil painting, attributed to the circle of Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich, captures the contemplative expression of an elderly man, his gaze lowered in quiet re...
Category
Early 19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Study of a horse lying on its right side seen from the front
By Adam Frans van der Meulen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Provenance:
Jean-Marc Du Pan (1785–1838), Geneva (L. 1440), passed to his brother
Alexandre-Louis Du Pan (1787–1846);
his sale, Geneva, March 26–28, 1840, included in lots 913–917;
...
Category
17th Century Old Masters Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Crayon
Ruins of the Theatre at Taormina, Sicily
Located in Stockholm, SE
Artist Unknown, Second Quarter Nineteenth Century
Ruins of the Theatre at Taormina, Sicily
oil on board, partially arched top
unframed: 26 x 36.5 cm (10 1/4 x 14 3/8 in)
framed: 31...
Category
Late 19th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Charming Naivist Painting Depicting a Horse
Located in Stockholm, SE
This charming naivist painting by Swedish artist Olof (Olle) Casimir Ågren (1874–1962) depicts a horse standing gracefully beside a tree. Executed with bold, textured brushstrokes an...
Category
1950s Naturalistic Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
“Skogskanten” (Winter Landscape with Spruce Trees)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Oskar Bergman (Stockholm 1879–1963 Saltsjöbaden)
“Skogskanten” (Winter Landscape with Spruce Trees)
signed "Oskar Bergman" in pencil
drypoint etching
image size: 19.5 x 29.5 cm (7 ...
Category
1910s Naturalistic Landscape Prints
Materials
Paper, Drypoint, Etching
“Fjärden” (Expansive Archipelago Landscape)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Oskar Bergman (Stockholm 1879–1963 Saltsjöbaden)
“Fjärden” (Expansive Archipelago Landscape)
Signed "Oskar Bergman" in pencil
Drypoint etching
image size: 17.5 x 25 cm (6 7/8 x 9 7...
Category
1910s Naturalistic Landscape Prints
Materials
Paper, Drypoint, Etching
Maritime Scene with Sailboats
Located in Stockholm, SE
This captivating maritime painting, likely the work of an English artist, dates to the late 19th century and showcases a masterful command of light and texture. The composition featu...
Category
Late 19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Dutch Winter Landscape at Sunset, 1842
Located in Stockholm, SE
This remarkable painting by Swedish artist Per Wickenberg captures a serene Dutch winter scene at sunset, showcasing his mastery of atmospheric light and dramatic composition. Create...
Category
1840s Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,011 Sale Price
20% Off
Sepia Crayon Painting called At Full Gallop, by English Artist James Gillick
By James Gillick
Located in Stockholm, SE
This striking artwork, titled "At Full Gallop," is a testament to James Gillick's profound admiration for horses and his extraordinary skill as an artist. Executed in sepia crayon on...
Category
2010s Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Crayon
Eleven drawings of various subjects mounted on a printed sheet
Located in Stockholm, SE
Drawn at Danviken Hospital between 1841 and 1842.
Swedish art of the late 19th and early 20th centuries would appear significantly diminished if the works of artists who struggled w...
Category
1840s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media
Winter Twilight – A Captivating Scene by Cornwall Artist Charles Cardale Luck
Located in Stockholm, SE
This captivating painting by Charles Cardale Luck, titled Winter Twilight, showcases the artist's remarkable ability to capture the ethereal beauty of a Nordic winter. The scene depi...
Category
1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Plein Air Masterpiece – Schultzberg's Kolbotten in Autumn, Nacka
Located in Stockholm, SE
This evocative autumnal scene, painted in 1885, coincided with Schultzberg’s breakthrough at the Royal Academy’s Spring Exhibition. At only 23 years old, he garnered the attention of...
Category
1880s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Masonite
A Harbor Scene from 1884
Located in Stockholm, SE
Carl Flodman (1863-1888) Swede
A Harbor Scene from 1884
oil on wood panel
signed and dated C.Flodman 84
unframed: 13 x 21 cm (5 1/8 x 8 1/4 in)
framed: 29 x 37.5 cm (11 3/8 x 14 3/...
Category
1880s Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
$4,679 Sale Price
20% Off
Portrait of a Man from the Rif Region
Located in Stockholm, SE
This watercolour portrait by Finnish artist Hugo Backmansson depicts an Arab man from the Rif region of Morocco. Created during Backmansson’s journey to Morocco in 1939, the work cap...
Category
1930s Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
$3,342 Sale Price
20% Off
A Tailor Working at his Desk
Located in Stockholm, SE
Gerhard Ludwig Lahde (Bremen 1765–1833 Köpenhamn)
A Tailor Working at his Desk
Ink and wash on paper, mounted on a 19th-century backing inscribed “G. L. Lahde del.”
unframed: 14.2 ...
Category
Early 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Ruins of the Imperial Castle Outside Split in Croatia
Located in Stockholm, SE
Gustaf Wilhelm Palm (1810–1890) Sweden
Ruins of the Imperial Castle Outside Split in Croatia
pencil and watercolour
unframed: 23.6 x 29.2 cm (9 1/4 x 11 1/2 in)
framed: 40 x 45 cm...
Category
1840s Romantic Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Asklepios and His Followers
Located in Stockholm, SE
This captivating work belongs to Elias Martin’s later period, characterized by his exploration of historical, biblical, and mythological themes. As Mikael Ahlund, Director of the Gus...
Category
1810s Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Garden with Blooming Chestnut Trees, France
Located in Stockholm, SE
Viggo Loos lists the painting under works from 1875 as a "Skåne farmstead," but this is likely incorrect. Skånberg was in France at that time. In this composition, he incorporates a ...
Category
1870s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of an Old Lady, 1886
Located in Stockholm, SE
This small and delicate watercolor is believed to depict Madame Papillon, a subject also portrayed by Hanna Pauli in an oil painting dated 1886. The portrait was created during the s...
Category
1880s Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Across the Frozen River, 1870, Original Watercolor
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exquisite watercolor by Fritz von Dardel captures a vivid winter scene, rich in narrative and detail. The composition depicts a rustic moment: a horse-drawn sleigh carrying a co...
Category
1870s Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
A Day in the Countryside by Henry John Yeend King
By Henry John Yeend King
Located in Stockholm, SE
This delightful painting by the renowned Victorian genre and landscape artist Henry John Yeend King captures the serene charm of the English countryside. Depicting an idyllic riversi...
Category
Late 19th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Scale Winter Twilight Landscape Painting by Artist Mauritz Lindström
Located in Stockholm, SE
This stunning winter landscape by Mauritz Lindström captures the serene yet striking beauty of a snow-laden scene illuminated by the warm glow of twilight. The interplay between the soft, colorful hues of the evening sky and the intricate, frost-covered branches creates an almost three-dimensional effect, drawing the viewer into the composition. The detailed rendering of the snow and the trees evokes a profound sense of coldness, making the atmosphere almost palpable. Measuring an impressive 101 x 152 cm (39 3/4 x 59 7/8 in) with the frame, this large-scale work is a testament to Lindström's mastery of light and texture.
Arvid Mauritz Lindström...
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Landscape Painting Called Sunburst, 1906 (Solbrytning)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Oscar Jansson, Arvika, Sweden
Sunburst, 1906
(Swedish original title: Solbrytning)
oil on canvas
signed and dated OSCAR JANSON 1906
unframed: 99.5 x 120 cm (39 1/4 x 47 1/4 inches...
Category
Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$9,454 Sale Price
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Mother Washing with Children Nearby
Located in Stockholm, SE
This delightful painting by Carl Ewald Lönngren captures a serene moment of rural life in late 19th-century Sweden. The scene shows a mother kneeling by a wash basin, surrounded by h...
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Still Life with Fruits, 1911, Oil Painting
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exquisite still life, painted in 1911, showcases Emma Ekwall’s mastery in capturing the vibrant textures and colors of fruit. The composition features apples and grapes arranged...
Category
1910s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
$3,247 Sale Price
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First Time on the Art Market - Dancer Tying Her Shoes, c. 1916
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dick Beer (b. London 1893 - d. Stockholm 1938)
Dancer Tying Her Shoes, c. 1916
(Dansösen knyter sina skor, c.1916)
oil on canvas
unframed 102 x 80 cm
Provenance:
Within the fami...
Category
1910s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Original Oil Study by Racksta Group Artist Gustaf Fjaestad. Title Study of Tufts
Located in Stockholm, SE
Gustaf Fjaestad (Fjæstad) (1868-1948) Sweden
Study of Tufts
signed "G. A. Fjaestad," both recto and verso.
oil on artist's sketching board (Wilhelm Becker, Stockholm)
unframed 32.7...
Category
Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Original Oil Painting Depicting a Farmstead in Dalarna, Sweden, 1864
Located in Stockholm, SE
Olof Arborelius (1842–1915) Sweden
Farmstead in Dalarna, 1864
signed with monogram OA and dated “Arb-s 64” inscribed into the wet paint, with the estate’s stamp "OA" on the back.
o...
Category
1860s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Laid Paper
Moonlit Reflections, Heyst-sur-Mer. Painted 1884
By Elias Erdtman
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elias Erdtman (Sweden, 1863–1945)
Moonlit Reflections, Heyst-sur-Mer
oil on canvas laid on board
signed E. Erdman och daterad -84
unframed: 29 x 18.5 cm (11.4 x 7.3 inches)
framed:...
Category
1880s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Scandinavian Mountain View
Located in Stockholm, SE
This painting by Ivan Bergdahl captures a dramatic mountain landscape, from northern Scandinavia, possibly in Sweden. The scene showcases rugged, snow-capped peaks rising from a vibr...
Category
1970s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
The Road to Emmaus, German Old Master Painting
Located in Stockholm, SE
German School, 1700s
The Road to Emmaus
oil on panel
unframed: 24.3 x 17.5 cm (9.6 x 6.9 inches)
framed: 34.5 x 28 cm (13.6 x 11 inches)
Provenance:
Swedish author and artist Amel...
Category
18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Birch Trees and Snow-Laden Spruces, 1927
Located in Stockholm, SE
We are pleased to offer an exquisite painting by Finnish artist Reino Partanen (1889–1972), titled Birch Trees and Snow-Laden Spruces. Created in 1927, this impressive work measures ...
Category
1920s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
View from Visby, Gotland, c. 1883
Located in Stockholm, SE
This painting by Elisabeth Keyser beautifully captures a scenic view from the northern city wall of Visby, near Lübeckerbräschen. The landscape showcases a stretch of coastline leadi...
Category
1890s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
$4,106 Sale Price
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An Autumn Evening Study, 1901 (En höstkvällstudie, 1901)
By Fritz Lindström
Located in Stockholm, SE
This landscape painting by Swedish artist Fritz Lindström captures the tranquility of the Stockholm archipelago. "An Autumn Evening Study, 1901" is a stunning portrayal of a rural scene at dusk. The painting's delicate pink and purple sky envelops the landscape in a soft glow, hinting at the transition from day to night. In the middle ground, a farmer with his horse can be seen plowing a field, adding a narrative element to this peaceful scene. This work is one of several paintings Lindström created during this period, following his time in France and prior to joining the Rackstad group in 1903.
BIOGRAPHY
Fritz Lindström started his artistic journey as an apprentice in decorative painting under Carl Grabow, where he met fellow artist Björn Ahlgrensson. He later studied at the Artists' Association School in Stockholm with Richard Bergh (1892–1894 and 1895–1896) and at Valand Art School in Gothenburg under Carl Larsson (1894–1895). His studies continued in Copenhagen and Paris from 1897 to 1899.
In 1900, Lindström returned to Sweden, drawn to Värmland by his friend and brother-in-law Björn Ahlgrensson. From 1903 onwards, he became part of the Rackstad group—a community of artists who saw the countryside as an ideal setting for artistic and spiritual work. This belief resonated with Lindström, and he remained dedicated to this lifestyle for over fifty years, living and working by Lake Racken.
Lindström's early artistic focus was on the challenging art of human studies, which piqued his interest. Despite financial struggles and difficulty selling his paintings, he gained recognition mainly for his portraits, known for their well-constructed composition and deep psychological insight. Portrait painting became crucial for his financial stability. Interest in his landscape paintings grew when the director of the National Museum happened upon his landscapes during an exhibition opening...
Category
Early 1900s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$9,454 Sale Price
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Oil Painting Lappland at Dusk by the Artist, Diplomat, and Cosmopolitan H Gallén
Located in Stockholm, SE
This painting is characterized by a cool, turquoise sky that contrasts against snow-covered hills and trees. The artist Harald Gallén has painted the snow in flowing, almost sculptur...
Category
1910s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Scandinavian Lake View by Swedish Artist Per Julius (b.1951), Oil on Canvas
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful original oil painting by Swedish artist Per Julius (b.1951).
Julius is best known for his beautiful depictions of the Scandinavian nature and t...
Category
20th Century Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rooster and Hens at Daybreak by Frans van Severdonck, 1862
Located in Stockholm, SE
”Rooster and Hens at Daybreak” is a delightful painting of rural life, created by the Belgian artist Frans van Severdonck (1809-1889). Van Severdo...
Category
1860s Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
$2,578 Sale Price
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Sunset Over a Meadow, Oil Painting on Canvas, Late 1800s
Located in Stockholm, SE
We are delighted to present an exquisite painting by the Swedish artist Ferdinand Hernlund, depicting a serene sunset over a lush, flower-dotted meadow. This captivating work is a qu...
Category
Late 19th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,820 Sale Price
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Oil Sketch From Rome Called Ruins of Ancient Rome, c. 1870-72
Located in Stockholm, SE
This beautiful oil sketch, painted en plein air, was created by Swedish artist Olof Arborelius during his stay in Italy from the fall of 1870 until January 1872. The painting features a charming depiction of ancient Roman ruins—either a city wall or an aqueduct—surrounded by lush trees under the clear Italian sky. With loose brushstrokes and a soft, atmospheric touch, the artist captures the natural light and Mediterranean ambiance, demonstrating his profound understanding of plein air painting.
Arborelius was heavily influenced by French artistic trends of the time, particularly in his color sensitivity and study of light and air. His time in Italy was critical for his artistic development, marking the height of his mastery in capturing the delicate interplay of light, color, and atmosphere.
Several of Arborelius’ Italian oil studies, including similar small-format plein air works, were later exhibited at various prestigious exhibitions. These include the Svenska konstnärernas förening memorial exhibition in 1910, the Svensk-Franska Konstgalleriet in Stockholm in 1931, and a memorial exhibition at the Nationalmuseum in 1943.
Viggo Loos praised Arborelius' Italian studies for their "sensitivity to color" and "intense exploration of light and atmosphere," highlighting these works as a high point in the artist's career. Loos emphasized how Arborelius skillfully captured the essence of the Mediterranean landscape, using vibrant tones and delicate brushwork to convey the interplay of light and air.
Moreover, Folke Holmér, the curator of Arborelius’ 1943 memorial exhibition, described his Italian sketches as some of the most painterly pieces of his early production, worthy of comparison with the best works Swedish artists had produced in Italy.
Among his notable works in major collections are three of his Italian oil studies held at the Nationalmuseum: View from Rome Towards the Arch of Septimius Severus...
Category
1870s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Cardboard
