Vintage impressionist still life oil painting depicting a timeless fruit still life of apples and pears in a gilt frame. This simplistic and unassuming piece features two green pears and a rustic apple nestled within a deep blue ceramic bowl, set against a beautifully muted, moody background. The rich, earthy color palette and deliberate, textured brushstrokes bring a quiet elegance and depth to the composition.
The painting is signed by the artist in the lower right corner ("S. Ekblom") and comes elegantly presented in a classic, heavy gilt frame that perfectly complements the warm tones of the artwork. This piece is ideal for adding a touch of sophisticated European charm to a kitchen, dining room, or gallery wall.
MORE ABOUT THIS PAINTING:
Medium: Oil on stretched canvas
Overall size: 16.5ins x 15ins or 42cms x 38cms (Approx)
Date: 1960's
Condition: This painting is in good vintage condition. It comes in its original frame, you should expect minor imperfections.
Signed: Sven Axel Ekblom (1898–1987) Sven Axel Ekblom was a twentieth-century Swedish artist and illustrator celebrated for his meticulous technical skill, keen eye for natural subjects, and deeply rooted connection to Scandinavian design and nature.
Born in Stockholm on December 28, 1898, he was raised in an artistic and scientific environment. His mother, Thérèse Ekblom, was herself a highly regarded botanical and scientific illustrator, which heavily influenced Sven’s early artistic development and disciplined approach to painting. Ekblom received his formal artistic training at the Stockholm Art School (Konstfack). There, he mastered classical composition and refined his work across multiple mediums, working predominantly in watercolors, gouache, and oil paints.
In 1925, Ekblom accepted a position as an illustrator and cartoonist at the Swedish Museum of Natural History (Naturhistoriska riksmuseet) in Stockholm. This tenure lasted for decades and defined much of his public-facing career. His sharp eye for anatomy and textures made him a sought-after commercial and academic illustrator. Notable career achievements include: Major Publications: He provided extensive wildlife and nature plates for foundational Swedish reference works, including Brehms Bok om Djurens Liv (Brehm's Life of Animals) and the Nordisk familjebok encyclopedia.
Ekblom was famously commissioned to illustrate pieces for the prestigious East Asian antiquities collection of King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden. Fine Art and Still Life Practice While widely recognized for his scientific wildlife watercolors...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Europe
