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Item Ships From: Sweden
Twilight at Öland Heath – Swedish Pastoral by Nils Kreuger
Located in Stockholm, SE
This tranquil view shows Öland’s rolling green heath at dusk, with grazing sheep and a lone windmill on the far horizon. The broad sky streaked with soft gold and blue underscores Kr...
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Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
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;
...
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17th Century Old Masters Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Crayon
Rare on the Art Market, A Drawing by Moitte, A Fashionable Couple, 1766
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pierre Etienne Moitte studied in Paris under Jacques-Firmin Beauvarlet and Pierre-François Beaumont (1719–1769). In 1771, he was accepted (agréé) by the Académie Royale de Peinture e...
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1760s Old Masters Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Valley View with Pines and Distant Peaks, Sierra Nevada (Possibly Yosemite)
By Carl Oscar Borg
Located in Stockholm, SE
This luminous gouache captures a majestic mountain vista, likely set in California’s Sierra Nevada (possibly Yosemite). Two broad granite peaks with sunlit faces dominate the backgro...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Miniature Landscape Called Birch Trees Reflected in a Stream by Oskar Bergman
Located in Stockholm, SE
We are delighted to present this rare miniature landscape by the artist Oskar Bergman. Measuring just 5.5 x 4 cm, this exquisite piece comes with its original frame and gold passepar...
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Early 20th Century Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Positano
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ink and watercolor drawing by Carl Palme, dated 1921 and signed "CP," captures the narrow alleys of Positano. According to a note on the reverse, it is a study for an oil painting measuring 70x60 cm. Works from the early 20th century by Carl Palme are rare, making this piece particularly significant.
Drawing 20x24cm. With frame 34x36cm
Carl Adolf Palme (1879 – 1960) was a Swedish painter, draftsman, printmaker, and author. Born in Stockholm to bank director Henrik Palme and Anna Lavonius, he grew up on the Svalnäs estate, which is now a guest home and senior residence.
Palme's artistic education began in London at the Slade School of Fine Art (1900–1901). He then studied at Wassily Kandinsky's art school in Munich from 1902 to 1904. In 1907, he moved to Paris and became the first Swedish student of Henri Matisse. Palme was instrumental in founding the Académie Matisse, a collective of young Swedish and Norwegian artists who rented a large studio in Paris. Matisse visited weekly to critique their work. This group included notable artists such as Isaac Grünewald, Sigrid Hjertén, and Einar Jolin...
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1920s Other Art Style Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
Blue Mountains, New Mexico
By Carl Oscar Borg
Located in Stockholm, SE
In this luminous landscape study, Carl Oscar Borg captures the serene beauty of the New Mexican high desert, likely looking toward Mount Taylor, a sacred peak that rises above the su...
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Early 20th Century Romantic Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Gouache
An Extensive Landscape with Trees From The De La Gardie and Sparre Collection
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Sparre/De la Gardie collection is one of Sweden’s most important collections of drawings. In 1969, upon the death of Pontus de la Gardie, the collection—comprising approximately ...
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17th Century Old Masters Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Pen
Arizona Landscape – Dramatic Skies and Desert Light by Carl Oscar Borg
By Carl Oscar Borg
Located in Stockholm, SE
In this expressive gouache study, Carl Oscar Borg captures the dramatic sweep of the Arizona highlands, where storm clouds gather over layered mesas and valleys bathed in shifting li...
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Early 20th Century Romantic Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Hermes 1929
Located in Stockholm, SE
An interesting and highly decorative chalk drawing by Edvard Andersson, 1929. Drawn on a quite large scale. Signed and dated EA, 1929. A tergo written "Hermes".
The drawing is exec...
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1920s Cubist Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Chalk
Italian School 17th Century Drawing of Putti
Located in Stockholm, SE
A fine small Italian 17th/18th century sepia ink study of 6 putti in different positions. Paper mounted on paper. A tergo written "Scuola Lombarda".
A putto/putti are figure in a wo...
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17th Century Italian School Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink
Cows Graze in a Meadow, Pencil, 1907
Located in Stockholm, SE
This drawing by Nils Kreuger, a Swedish artist born on October 11, 1858, in Kalmar and who passed away on May 11, 1930, in Stockholm, showcases a quintess...
Category
Early 1900s Naturalistic Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Summer Evening in Montreux, Lake Geneva, 1902
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exquisite watercolor by the Swedish artist Olle Hjortzberg (1872–1959) captures a serene view of Montreux, Switzerland, in July 1902. Known for his masterful use of color and li...
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Early 1900s Naturalistic Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
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 Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Crayon
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 Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Chalk, Ink
A Yellow Rose, 1917. Painted on an Envelope
Located in Stockholm, SE
We are thrilled to present a watercolor by the Swedish artist Olle Hjortzberg. This small yet exquisite piece, painted in 1917, portrays a solitary yellow rose in vibrant, delicate s...
Category
1910s Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
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 Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Abstract Composition Drawing, Chinese Poem 1929
Located in Stockholm, SE
An interesting and highly decorative chalk drawing by Edvard Andersson, 1929. Drawn on a quite large scale. Signed and dated EA, 1929. A tergo written "Kinesisk dikt" (Chinese Poem)
...
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1920s Abstract Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Chalk
Moonlight Scene in Venice with Gondola
Located in Stockholm, SE
Watercolor painting depicting a nocturnal scene of Venice, featuring a gondola gliding slowly through the water under a full moon, by Karl Bergquist. Signed and dated "K Bergquist Ve...
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1920s Other Art Style Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Watercolor The Garden at Sickelsjö, 1883
Located in Stockholm, SE
We are delighted to present a stunning watercolor by the Swedish artist Albert Theodor Gellerstedt. This artwork, titled "Sickelsjö Trädgård" was created on June 8, 1883. The paintin...
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1880s Romantic Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
A Colorful Pointillist Landscape by the Cliff, c. 1935
Located in Stockholm, SE
This painting, created around 1935, showcases Axel Olson's experimentation with surrealism during the 1930s. Executed with a technique reminiscent of pointillism, the artwork capture...
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1930s Surrealist Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Gouache
A Landscape With Birch Trees: A Miniature Masterpiece by Oskar Bergman
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exquisite miniature watercolor by Oskar Bergman, measuring just 5.5 x 4 cm, beautifully captures the essence of a serene Swedish landscape. In this scene, slender birch trees, w...
Category
Early 20th Century Minimalist Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
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...
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1840s Romantic Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
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 Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Beneath the Birch Drawing by Swedish Artist Christian Berg (1893–1976)
Located in Stockholm, SE
We are proud to present an exquisite drawing by the renowned artist Christian Berg (1893-1976), executed around the 1920s. This captivating artwork port...
Category
1920s Naturalistic Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Board, Pencil
Barns Buildings at Ruds Säteri, Värmland, Sweden, 1900
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hilding Werner (1880-1944) Sweden
Barns Buildings at Ruds Säteri, 1900
watercolor on paper
unframed 21.5 x 31 cm (8.46 x 12.2 inches)
framed 22 x 40 cm (8.66 x 15.75 inches)
...
Category
Early 1900s Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Late Autumn, Beautiful Small Landscape Watercolor by Fanny Hjelm
Located in Stockholm, SE
This enchanting watercolor, measuring a mere 4.5 x 8 cm, offers a glimpse into the beauty of a serene autumn landscape overlooking Lake Möckeln, nestled between the municipalities of Degerfors and Karlskoga in the province of Värmland, Sweden.
In this picturesque scene, the horizon reveals the serene outline of the distant shoreline, adorned with several small islands. The tranquil waters mirror the reflection of the trees on the land, creating a harmonious and captivating play of colors. In the foreground, a solitary birch tree stands tall, adding depth and perspective to this miniature watercolor.
The level of precision achieved within this tiny format is truly remarkable, showcasing Fanny Hjelm...
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1920s Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Gathered by the Easter Fire, Dalsland
By Carl Oscar Borg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and atmospheric work from Carl Oscar Borg’s early years in Sweden, this evocative gouache captures the tradition of Easter fires (påskeldar) in the rural region of Dalsland. A...
Category
Late 19th Century American Impressionist Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Ballet Dancer by Jules Schyl, Pastel on paper, Similarities with Degas
By Jules Schyl
Located in Stockholm, SE
Jules Schyl (Sweden, 1893-1977)
Title: Ballet Dancers
A Ballet Dancer painting is a rare find for an artist mostly known for his oeuvre with Cubism and Expressionist paintings. The current painting has many similarities with Degas sketches...
Category
1940s Impressionist Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Crayon, Pastel
Coltelli
By Valerio Adami
Located in Malmo, SE
Dated: 19 Januari 1976. (19.1.76)
Artwork size: 48×36 cm.
Frame size: 65×52 cm.
Frame in white gold.
Free shipment worldwide.
Signed,titled and dated.
Acquired directly from the ar...
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1970s Contemporary Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
An Old Military Road, The Road over Dovrefjell, Norway
By Carl Oscar Borg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Carl Oscar Borg (1879–1947)
An Old Military Road, The Road over Dovrefjell, Norway
gouache on paper, ca. 1900
signed
sheet 12.5 cm x 17.5 (4.9 x 6.9 in)
framed 23 × 28 cm (9 × 11...
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1890s American Impressionist Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Evening Calm by the Northern River
Located in Stockholm, SE
ink on paper
signed OSC. LYCKE
unframed 24 x 34 cm (9.4 x 13.4 in)
framed 33.5 x 43.5 cm (13.2 x 17.1 in)
Provenance:
Acquired directly from Katarina Gunnarsson, who inherited the ...
Category
1910s Romantic Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Pencil
SF 89-153.
By Sam Francis
Located in Malmo, SE
Artwork size: 67 x 51 cm.
Frame size: 112 x 97 cm.
Free shipment worldwide.
Archive number SF 89-153 in the Sam Francis Foundation.
Stamped with the Sam Francis Estate logo and stamped signature on verso.
Sam Francis’s paintings are a journey into a dream, a voyage into the landscapes of the soul where colours are lights on fire.
Alongside names such as Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning and Franz Kline, Sam Francis is an artist who has succeeded in demonstrating a total mastery of abstract expressionism’s impassioned and spontaneous genre.
The explosions of colour – red, blue, green and yellow – the streaks, strokes and bold lines of his pictures are the physical synthesis of the deepest crevices of the soul. His colours create rhythmical motifs that, characteristically enough, can be called the “musicality” of his paintings.
The work of Sam Francis provides a visible meeting place for the conscious and the unconscious. His pictures are the cross-fertilisation of what has already been experienced with what exists still only as desire, a struggle between melancholy and merrymaking.
Influenced by C.G. Jung, the father of psychoanalysis, Sam Francis spent a large portion of his life exploring the premise that dreams, instincts and intuition provide, the keys which unlock the mysteries and meaning of our inner lives. He was also fascinated by the four ancient elements – earth, water, air and fire – which developed into a leitmotif in his work.
Sam Francis was born in San Mateo in California, USA in 1923. After starting to paint at the age of around twenty, he soon found himself increasingly consumed by the power of art.
He spent much of the 1950s in Paris, from where he not only made frequent excursions to a number of European cities, but also embarked on many journeys to South America and Asia.
He continued to move from place to place, primarily in the USA and Japan, right up until his death in 1994.
Sam Francis’s first...
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1980s Contemporary Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Inscription Rock, New Mexico – Southwest Light in Gouache by Carl Oscar Borg
By Carl Oscar Borg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Carl Oscar Borg (1879-1947) Swedish/American
Inscription Rock, New Mexico
gouache on card
signed CARL OSCAR BORG.
unframed: 12 x 17.5 cm (4 3/4 x 6 7/8 in)
framed: 22 x 27 cm (8 5/...
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Early 20th Century Romantic Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Gouache
17th Century Figures Harvesting in a Hilly Landscape
Located in Stockholm, SE
A fine watercolor and sepia drawing of people harvesting in a hilly landscape attributed to Antonio Grano (c.1669-1718). In the front of the image is a shepherd resting against a roc...
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Late 17th Century Italian School Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
Early Summer Light by Swedish Artist Oscar Lycke, 1911
Located in Stockholm, SE
Executed in 1911, this ink and crayon drawing by Oscar Lycke captures the quiet clarity of early summer in northern Sweden. A hillside meadow, dotted with loosely gathered hay, unfol...
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1910s Post-Impressionist Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink
A Northern Vision in Miniature
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exquisitely detailed drawing by Swedish artist Oscar Lycke captures a rustic settlement nestled in the golden highlands of northern Sweden, most likely depicting the traditional...
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1910s Impressionist Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Crayon, Watercolor, Pencil
An Original Drawing Depicting A Woman Breastfeeding a Child
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exquisite drawing by Christian Wilhelm Eckersberg, dated April 1806, was created during his formative years at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, where he studied under the ...
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Early 1800s Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink
Evening Glow by the River, 1917
Located in Stockholm, SE
This evocative pastel painting by Victor Jernbergh, dated 1917, captures the serene and enchanting scene of a river at dusk. The central composition is dominated by a lone pine tree ...
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1910s Symbolist Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Pastel
Everyday Life Scene From Sevilla, 1893, Watercolor by Allan Österlind
Located in Stockholm, SE
Allan Österlind, a Swedish artist who became a well known figure in French art circles, beautifully captures the essence of Andalusian culture in his 1893 watercolor painting, "Sevil...
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1890s Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, 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...
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1870s Realist Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
The Fiddler's Dance, Stunning Watercolor by Swedish Artist Robert Högfeldt
Located in Stockholm, SE
We are delighted to offer a captivating watercolor painting by the artist Robert Högfeldt. This charming piece features a group of joyful figures, affectionately referred to as "gubb...
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Mid-20th Century Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Two Mandarin Ducks, Circle of Sunqua, Gouache on Pith Paper, Qing Dynasty
By Sunqua
Located in Stockholm, SE
Circle of Sunqua (active 1830-1870)
Two Mandarin Ducks
pith paper (rice paper)
gouache
c.1830-1870 China
Also close to: Chincqua, Lam Qua, Youqua.
Compare ...
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19th Century Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Rice Paper
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 ...
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Early 19th Century Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink
Watercolor Called "A Värmland Landscape, 1941" Racksta Group Artist Ture Ander
Located in Stockholm, SE
"A Värmland Landscape" is a watercolor painting by Ture Ander, an artist who was a member of the Racken Group. This artwork, incorrectly titled "Vår i Värml...
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1940s Realist Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
St Eriksbron Seen From Stadshagen, Stockholm, 1908
Located in Stockholm, SE
This enchanting painting by Arvid Jacobsson (Jacobson)(1881–1966), executed in 1908, offers a captivating view of St. Eriksbron as seen from Stadshagen on Kungsholmen. Jacobsson has ...
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Early 1900s Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
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...
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1840s Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Quiet Contemplation: Rural Serenity in Hagborg's Watercolor
By August Hagborg
Located in Stockholm, SE
The artwork we present is a rare watercolor by the distinguished Swedish artist August Hagborg, painted in the later part of his career between 1910 and 1920. This watercolour is a departure from Hagborg's often-seen beach scenes with mussel pickers and instead offers a glimpse into a serene, pastoral moment. The scene is set against a timber house, with a man and a woman standing alongside, their gazes directed away from the viewer, which invites contemplation about the story behind their distant stares.
Watercolors by Hagborg are rare, making this piece particularly special. Its fine details suggest a mastery of the medium, likely honed over the years of his extensive career. A written letter from Göteborgs Konstmuseum, dated to the 1940s, suggests a later date for this piece.
August Hagborg, born on May 26, 1852, in Gothenburg and passed away on April 30, 1921, in Paris, was a renowned figure in the art world. His education at the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts in Stockholm from 1871 to 1874 placed him among peers who would rise to prominence, such as Carl Larsson and Anders Zorn. Moving to Paris in the fall of 1875, Hagborg initially painted within the costume genre before finding his niche in coastal landscapes that garnered him accolades and recognition.
Hagborg's success was punctuated by his 1879 painting...
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1910s Realist Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
A Rural Landscape With Cows and Horses, Watercolor by Hilding Linnqvist
Located in Stockholm, SE
This watercolor by Hilding Linnqvist who was a Swedish artist born in 1891 and passed away in 1984.
Linnqvist, known for his association with the Naïvist movement, often described as...
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Early 20th Century Romantic Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Composition with Reading Girl by an Unknown Artist, Ink on Paper, Dated 1922
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unknown Swedish Artist
Composition with Reading Girl
inkl on paper
indistinctly signed and dated Eric Eric SON? 1922
frame included
Category
1920s Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink
Winter Landscape, 1908, Watercolor
Located in Stockholm, SE
This watercolor by Robert Thegerström, a Swedish painter, draftsman, and graphic artist, captures a serene winter scene from 1908. The artwork presents a frozen lake bathed in warm s...
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Early 1900s Naturalistic Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Laid Paper
Portrait of Hulda in a Room at Ruds Säteri
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 Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
The Man Who Stole the Magic Horn by Swedish Artist Caleb Althin
By Caleb Althin
Located in Stockholm, SE
Caleb Althin (1866-1919)
The Man Who Stole the Magic Horn
Caleb Althin studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm 1885–1894 with a few years break for studies abroad in decor...
Category
Early 20th Century Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil
Portrait of a French Gentleman By Portrait Miniature Artist Daniel Saint
By Daniel Saint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Daniel Saint was a prominent French miniaturist who lived between 1778 and 1847. Born in Paris, Saint was the son of a jeweler and initially began his career as an apprentice in his father's workshop. However, he soon discovered his passion for painting and turned his attention to miniatures, which were highly popular in 18th and 19th-century Europe.
Saint was a highly skilled artist and quickly gained a reputation for his miniature portraits, which were characterized by their delicate detail and fine brushwork. His works often featured prominent figures from French society, including members of the royal family and high-ranking officials. He also painted portraits of wealthy patrons, many of whom commissioned him to create highly personalized works.
Saint's style was highly influenced by the neoclassical movement, which emphasized clarity, simplicity, and rationality. He often used a limited color palette, focusing on soft pastels and muted tones, which helped to accentuate the delicate features of his subjects. His compositions were typically centered around the face, with little background or context to distract from the subject.
Despite his success as a miniaturist, Saint was not immune to the changing tastes of the art world. In the mid-19th century, photography began to gain popularity, and many artists who specialized in portraiture found themselves struggling to compete with the speed and accuracy of this new medium. However, Saint continued to work and develop his craft, adapting his style to the changing tastes of his clients and experimenting with new techniques and materials.
In addition to his work as a miniaturist, Saint was also a skilled draftsman and created a number of highly detailed and intricate drawings and sketches. He was also known for his use of unconventional materials, such as hair, which he would incorporate into his miniature portraits to add texture and depth.
Today, Saint's works are highly prized by collectors and are held in museums and private collections around the world. His legacy as a master of miniature portraiture lives on, and his influence can still be seen in the work of contemporary artists who specialize in this unique and challenging medium.
More information:
Artist: Daniel Saint (1778-1847) France
Title: Portrait of a French Gentleman...
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Early 19th Century Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Gouache
The Two Clowns (Les Deux Clowns) by Antonio Gonzalez Collado
By Antonio Gonzalez Collado
Located in Stockholm, SE
Artist: Antonio Gonzalez Collado
The Two Clowns (Les Deux Clowns)
mixed media on paper
signed
artist studio stamp on the back
dimensions (motif) 15...
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Late 20th Century Modern Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
The Wounded Man by Caleb Althin, Mixed Media on Paper, Signed
By Caleb Althin
Located in Stockholm, SE
Caleb Althin (1866-1919) Sweden
The Wounded Man
Caleb Althin studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm 1885–1894 with a few years break for studies abroad in decorative pai...
Category
Early 20th Century Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Watercolor, Pencil
Old Testament Scene with Angel 1813 Large Grisaille Drawing on Paper Signed
Located in Stockholm, SE
One of the characters in this scene is a mature man, kneeling with his head bowed and hands clasped near his chest in a gesture of supplication. His posture conveys a sense of humili...
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Early 19th Century Realist Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Mahogany, Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
Foot Musik.
By Roberto Matta
Located in Malmo, SE
Pastel, gouache and coffee on paper.
Artwork size: 58 x 56 cm.
Frame size: 78 x 76 cm.
Free shipment worldwide.
Acquired directly from the artist.
Archive number (P90/37)
“The heart is an eye,” writes Nobel laureate Octavio Paz in an essay on Matta’s paintings. Matta creates a world coloured both by a sunny faith in the future and by visions of impending doom.
Roberto Sebastian Echaurren Antonio Matta, who died aged 91 on 23 November 2002, was born in Santiago, Chile, on 11 November 1911 into a family with Spanish, French and Basque roots, and raised in an atmosphere of religiosity. By the age of 21 he had graduated and begun work as an architect, but his leisure time he devoted to sketching and painting. In 1933 he travelled to Europe for the first time, visiting Greece, Yugoslavia, Italy and other countries, and subsequently taking the initiative to collaborate with the architect, Le Corbusier. As time passed, however, Matta’s enthusiasm for a career in architecture waned, and he began to devote himself full-time to art, making early acquaintances with surrealists such as Max Ernst, Salvador Dalí, André Breton and others.
Between 1939 and 1948 Matta, like many of his artistic contemporaries, lived in self-imposed exile in the USA, but, after almost 10 years’ absence from Europe, he returned to make first Rome and then, a few years later, Paris his home. Throughout most of the rest of his life Matta commuted between his studio in Paris and his creative refuge in the monastery outside Rome. And it is here, in Italy, that he produced his greatest paintings.
Matta’s first retrospective in Sweden was organised in 1956 when his works were exhibited in what was then Galerie Colibri – run by, among others, the artist C O Hultén at number 36 Södra Förstadsgatan in Malmö, Sweden. This was also the time when Matta began to collaborate with poets and other artists in Sweden. He produced the illustrations for Lasse Söderberg’s first anthology of poems, Akrobaterna (“The Acrobats”), published in 1955, and was also responsible for the cover of the Swedish art and literary magazine Salamander.
In 1959 the first museum exhibition of Matta’s work in Europe was arranged at the Museum of Modern Art (Moderna Museet) in Stockholm. Held under the aegis of Pontus Hultén, it was entitled “Fifteen Forms of Doubt” and included 15 or so gigantic paintings...
Category
1990s Abstract Sweden - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
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