Large Artworks – Page 32 – The Discerning Palette

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Muted Abode

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A subdued mid-century composition of a house within a landscape setting, executed in oil onto board and dated 1951.

Semi-abstract in nature, the artist has reduced the composition into blocks of contrasting colours.

Muted and moody tones dominate the palette, casting a nostalgic atmosphere over the scene. The brushstrokes, expressive and lightly textured, infuse the scene with a dynamic energy, while maintaining a serene ambiance.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary champagne frame with an inner linen lined window, The painting is in very good vintage condition. The frame has some wear and scuff marks.

Size: 37 x 50 cm (including frame)

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Neighbourhood Sunset

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A lively and richly coloured mid-century modernist townscape composition, painted in oil onto board and dated 1942.

The composition features townscape filled with houses surrounded by landscape and lush greenery, and with a view of a sea under a blazing yellow sky in the background.

Featuring expressionist characteristics, this composition is made of rich lively colours as well as short, swift and expressive brushstrokes that imbue the painting with an uplifting quality.

Through the creative and strategic use of negative space, certain areas of the surface are left exposed, drawing our attention to the respective forms in the painting.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame with an inner linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has minor age toning present on its linen border.

Size: 48.5 x 56.5 cm (including frame)

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Nude at Rest

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An emotive and very well-executed mid-century figurative nude composition, painted in oil on canvas.

A nude female figure is presented lying upright on a striped couch in an interior setting. She is resting with her gaze turned away, unaware of the observer’s presence.

All realistic details have been omitted, and instead, there is a strong focus on expressive brushwork that heightens the emotional resonance of the scene. The brushstrokes are bold and dynamic, imbuing the work with a sense of movement and emotional depth.

The limited colour palette of cream, brown, black, and blue creates a harmonious yet poignant atmosphere, emphasising the figure’s solitude and demonstrating depth in the painting.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame with multiple ridges. The painting has some craquelure present, and the frame has some minor scuffing.

Size: 43 x 49 cm (including frame)

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Nude on Sofa

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A well executed mid century modernist nude composition, painted in oil onto board.

This nude study in oil features a figure seated on a day bed. Featuring a restrained but very well balanced palette, the artist has left out realistic detailing and has instead focused on the form, shape and posture of the figure and her surroundings. The brushstrokes appear loose and expressive, suggesting that this was probably a life drawing.

This oil on board is housed in a well-suited gilt frame with an inner cream and green border that picks up the colours of the painting. There are scattered marks on the surface of the painting, as well as some losses at the top edge of the painting due to the frame.

Size: 52.5 x 66.5 cm (including frame)

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Park Bench

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This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some light scuffing.

Size: 54 x 58.5 cm (including frame)

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Ripe Pears

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A brilliantly executed and characterful mid-century still life oil composition and dated 1965 by the established Swedish artist Eric Cederberg (1897-1984), whose artworks have been represented in several public and museum collections across Sweden.

Cederberg is known for his exquisite still lifes of pears, which always capture the delightful quirkiness of this lovely fruit. He focuses on their forms, approaching the fruit and its surroundings with a modernist ethos.

Working with a rich and saturated colour palette, four bright and vivid pears appear illuminated against a backdrop filled with muted pastel shades. Expressive brushstrokes have been used, creating a textual quality that further enriches the visual experience of the piece.

Cederberg was a Swedish artist who made his debut on the art world in Helsingborg in 1922. Later he participated in the Skåne Art Association Exhibition in 1926 and the Swedish Public Art Society exhibition in Stockholm in 1941. He is represented in several public collections in Sweden.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary frame with an inner border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some small losses to its corners, however this does not detract from its overall attractiveness.

Size: 31 x 39.5 cm (including frame)

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Seated Sculpture

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A striking abstract mid century modernist 1950s sculpture in plaster.

This seated abstract figure in plaster is presented on a 6 cornered plinth made of teak. The sculptor has focused on the form of the human figure, emphasising the curves and rhythm of the body.

In good vintage condition.

Height: 21 cm
Width: 20 cm
Depth: 13 cm

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Solitude in Light

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A poignant and emotive mid-century composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

In the foreground, a figure is seated on a chair, dwarfed by the vastness of the empty room.

The room is bathed in soft light from a large white window, which dominates the middle and background, adding a sense of openness and quiet.

The restrained colour palette, with moody dark blue tones contrasting with white shades, conveys a feeling of solitude and nostalgia. Confident and expressive brushstrokes add a light texture and movement to the scene, emphasising the emotional resonance of the scene.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary frame with black edging. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has minor marks.

Size: 71 x 55 cm (including frame)

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Southern View

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A charming and beautifully textured mid-century modernist style oil painting that presents a town in a southern landscape, dated 1953.

Using a plethora of rich pastel colours, the soft hues of pinks and blues contrasting against the lush greenery create a harmonious and uplifting atmosphere.

The artist’s use of short and expressive brushstrokes create a smooth yet textured finish. The painterly strokes add a touch of energy and movement to the scene, bringing it to life.

This oil on canvas is housed in very well-suited wood frame in a distressed style and with an inner silver window. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 66.5 x 54.5 cm (including frame)

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The Green Tree

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A captivating mid-century modernist style landscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

At the forefront of this picturesque scene, a green tree stands proudly in the vast expanse of land, and under a sprawling sky brushed with white clouds.

Painted distinctly with a modernist ethos, the artist has simplified the landscape down to planes of contrasting colours. Each hue is thoughtfully chosen to demonstrate depth.

The colour palette, filled with vibrant and uplifting tones, breathes life into the canvas, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the beauty and serenity of nature.

This oil on canvas is housed in a well-suited grey frame with an inner gilt border. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 47 x 77 cm (including frame)

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Through the Farmhouses

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A very pleasant mid-century modernist style painting, executed in oil onto board by the established Swedish artist Richard Björklund (1897–1974) whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the National Museum in Stockholm, Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Malmo Museum, Ystads Art Museum, and others.

The composition presents a figure walking down a pathway lined with farmhouses.

The artist has worked under a largely modernist ethos, simplifying the scene down to blocks of colours, using contrasting tones to create depth and space within the picture.

The painting has a very soothing quality overall, brought forth through the use of a cool palette including shades of blue and beige, as well as gentle brushstrokes.

This oil on board is housed in a stunning frame with multiple borders. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some marks on its linen border but is otherwise in good condition.

Size: 50 x 58 cm (including frame)

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Unknown

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A brilliant mid-century modernist style figurative composition, executed in oil onto board.

The composition features a female figure sitting in an interior space. With her back turned towards the viewer and with the profile of her face not visible, there is an element of mystery and intrigue to the scene.

The artist employs a palette of muted colours, with varying shades of green dominating the scene, creating a serene and soothing atmosphere. The brushstrokes are expressive yet lightly textured, adding depth and a visibility tactile quality to the painting.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame with an inner linen border. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 58 x 50 cm (including frame)

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White Shores

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An atmospheric and restful coastal landscape composition, executed in oil onto board and dated 1967.

The painting captures the essence of a tranquil and panoramic seashore scene as soft sand lines the coast, and a magnificent view of a vast sea stretches out into the distant horizon.

Soft gentle colours of pale muted blues, white and touches of earthy brown and sand dominate the surface, evoking a serene and peaceful ambiance. These contrasting shades have been thoughtfully selected and applied to demonstrate a sense of depth.

The brushwork is loose and impressionistic, displaying the artist’s desire to capture the natural and transient atmospheric elements.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner linen border. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 48.5 x 86 cm (including frame)

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Within the Woods

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An atmospheric mid-century modernist style winter landscape composition, executed in oil onto board.

Small in size yet impactful in its composition, the painting captures a winter scene using muted colours and expressive, textured brushwork. Bare trees are presented with their dark trunks and branches in a snow-covered ground.

The artist has confidently applied thick, bold strokes of paint to depict the scene, adding a sense of movement and depth. The textured application of paint enhances the painting’s overall tactile quality,

The colour palette includes muted darker tones balanced with white, evoking a quiet wintry atmosphere.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary wood frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 25.5 x 32 cm (including frame)

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Abstract Verdure

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A captivating mid-century abstract landscape painting that immerses the viewer in a lush forest setting, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 1973.

The composition is devoid of realistic details, instead, embracing a semi-abstract style that emphasises the artist’s mastery of brushwork and rich colours.

Short, expressive brushstrokes are confidently executed, infusing the painting with a dynamic and energetic feel. The restrained colour palette primarily features a spectrum of varying greens, complemented by subtle touches of yellow and blue, evoking the vibrant essence of the forest.

The interplay of colours and multi-directional brushstrokes invites viewers to immerse themselves in the verdant beauty of the abstracted forest.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complimentary slim wood frame. There is some very slight scattered paint loss but this is not obvious due the expressionist style of the piece. Some restoration is visible from the reverse but not visible from the front.

Size: 56 x 44 cm (including frame)

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At the Sauna

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A gentle and soothing figurative composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

The painting portrays a scene at a sauna, where a group of nude figures are depicted in various poses in the room. Some are seated by themselves, while others engage in hushed conversations.

Thin outlines gently define the contours of the figures’ softened forms. The use of soft colours and brushstrokes speaks to the tenderness of the work, as the overall atmosphere is one of serene contentment.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary silver painted wood frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 56 x 59.5 cm (including frame)

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Carousel Joy

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A joyful mid-century composition that captures the vibrant energy of a carousel ring with children, executed in oil onto board.

Containing elements of fauvism and expressionism, the artist has used a vivid palette of orange, red, yellow, green, and blue – each colour applied in sweeping and energetic brushstrokes. This technique lends a sense of dynamism to the scene, as if the carousel is spinning.

The overall use of rich saturated colours as well as spontaneous brushstrokes captures the emotional intensity and exuberance of the moment, evoking the carefree spirit of childhood.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame with a linen border. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has very minor marks.

Size: 43 x 51 cm (including frame)

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Charming Views

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A charming and picturesque mid-century landscape composition, executed in oil onto board by the established Swedish artist Eric Elfvén (1921–2008), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Jönköping Museum, Borås Art Museum, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

The painting captures the essence of a tranquil town nestled amidst a verdant landscape. In the distance, faint outlines of mountains rise against the sky, adding depth and perspective to the painting.

Painted with a modernist ethos, the artist has skilfully reduced the composition to blocks of contrasting colours that evoke a sense of simplicity and harmony. Gentle shades of soft orange add warmth to the painting, contrasting beautifully against earthy forest green tones.

Soft and gentle brushstrokes characterise the painting, enhancing the soothing quality of the scene.

This oil on board is housed in a very charming slim gilt frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 40 x 53 cm (including frame)

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Coastal Breeze

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A very pleasant and atmospheric mid-century expressive coastal landscape composition, executed in oil onto board.

The scene depicts houses nestled amidst lush greenery along a coastline, facing the vast expanse of the sea.

Gentle muted pastel shades dominate the palette. The artist’s brushstrokes are short yet expressive, imbuing the painting with a lively sense of movement and energy.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary wood frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has paint losses but suits the general vintage vibe overall.

Size: 37 x 45.5 cm (including frame)

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Destination

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This mixed media collage on board is housed in a complementary slim wood frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent condition.

Size: 44 x 44 cm (including frame)

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Door to Nature

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This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 68.5 x 57.5 cm (including frame)

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Suburban Blocks

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In this lively painting executed in acrylic onto canvas, the artist explores the essence of a suburban landscape through the lens of geometric abstraction.

The canvas bursts with vibrant hues of rich greens, oranges, blues, and whites, meticulously fragmented and arranged in bold geometric shapes that construct a scene of houses nestled amidst a lush green landscape under a cloudy blue sky.

Each block of colour suggests different facets of the houses from rooftops to walls, and the patchwork of greenery representing trees, bushes, and lawns. The repetition of colours and shapes creates a rhythmic puzzle-like composition, drawing viewers into the fun and vibrant atmosphere of the scene.

This acrylic on canvas is housed in a complementary slim gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some minor scuffing.

Size: 63 x 76.5 cm (including frame)

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Golden Apples

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A very pleasant modernist still life oil composition dated 1974, and painted by the established Swedish artist Ture Fabiansson (1910-1994), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the Moderna Museet in Stockholm, The Museum of Art in Gothenburg, Jönköping Museum, Borås Art Museum, and many others.

Inviting viewers to appreciate the beauty of simple, everyday objects, and embodying the essence of a modernist style, the painting captures a group of apples laid across a muted red cloth marked with gentle creases.

The use of expressive brushstrokes brings an energetic yet serene feel to the overall composition, and each apple has been into blocks of red, green, and yellow hues, emphasising their three-dimensional forms and roundness.

This oil on canvas is housed in a simple wood frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 29 x 41 cm (including frame)

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By the Bath

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A captivating geometric abstraction composition entitled ‘By the Bath’, executed in oil onto canvas and painted in the 1970s.

The composition centers around a shower setting where we can spot a towel hanging nearby. The artist has skillfully deconstructed and simplified the scene into a series of interlocking shapes, each defined by contrasting colours. The blocks are arranged in a way that creates a sense of balance and harmony, guiding the viewer’s eye through the painting.

The colour palette features muted pastel shades, giving the piece a soft, calming atmosphere. Despite the simplicity of the shapes, the careful choice of colours and their placement convey depth and a subtle narrative.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner gilt window. Both the painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

Size: 41 x 53 cm (including frame)

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Bananas

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A vibrant mid century modernist still life composition, painted in oil onto board.

Sitting atop a table are a myriad of everyday items, such as a bowl of fruit, a couple of mugs and a teapot. Done in an expressionist manner with distinct brushwork and in rich, vivid colours, this painterly composition encourages us to appreciate the form, colour, pattern and shapes of these often overlooked items. The painting has a wonderfully warm glow, and would look just delightful in a kitchen or dining room setting.

It is housed in a simple wood frame which suits it well. Both painting and frame are in very good vintage condition.

Size: 30.5 x 42cm (including frame)

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Modernist Neighbourhood

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A lively mid-century modernist style neighbourhood street scene composition, executed in oil onto board and dated 1951.

Houses line both sides of the street, rendered in a palette of uplifting shades —blues, greens, and yellows—that evoke a sense of liveliness.

The style of the painting is typically modernist in ethos, as the artist has skillfully deconstructed and simplified the scene down to blocks of contrasting colours, to demonstrate a sense of depth.

The juxtaposition of shapes and colours guides the viewer’s eye through the painting, offering a dynamic visual experience.

This oil on board is housed in a well-suited wood frame with an inner linen and gilt window. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 50 x 41.5 cm (including frame)

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Moments with the Sea

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A charming and picturesque mid-century coastal landscape composition, executed in oil onto board by the established Swedish artist Eric Elfvén (1921–2008), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Jönköping Museum, Borås Art Museum, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

The artwork portrays a figure on the left side of the composition, seated on a cliff surrounded by lush greenery, and admiring the view of the vast sea that stretches into the distance. In the background, the blue sky blends seamlessly with the sky into the distant horizon.

Painted in a semi-abstract manner, all realistic details have been omitted and there is a strong focus on colour and brushwork.

Gentle shades of light blue enhances the soothing quality of the scene, contrasting beautifully against rich and striking shades of greens and browns that add a touch of liveliness.

The artist has used a combination of expressive and energetic dabs of paint, as well as soft and smooth strokes. Overall, the painting evokes a sense of contentment and celebrates the beauty of nature.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary gilt frame with red undertones. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has scuffs and marks.

Size: 50 x 66 cm (including frame)

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Summer Forest

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A lively and striking mid-century semi-abstract landscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas.

The painting features a summer forest stretching towards the distance adorned with a row of vibrant orange-yellow trees in the middle. These are succeeded by a backdrop of tall, lush dark green trees, creating a striking visual contrast. The artist has used a rich yet limited palette, focusing on greens, yellows, and orange.

The sky and fields share a harmonious light yellow and green palette, enhancing the overall cohesiveness of the scene. The artist has used to paint these forms through gentle, light brushstrokes that evoke a diaphanous, watercolour-like translucency.

The trees, painted with expressive and energetic brushwork, have their silhouettes lightly highlighted to accentuate their forms.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary slim wood frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 70 x 56 cm (including frame)

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Golden Daffodils

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A bright, fun and playful painting on canvas, executed in a modernist style.

Featuring a black vase with daffodils, set against a yellow background, the painting features rich, bold colours that draw the eye in and uplift one’s mood. One of the first flowers to bloom at the end of winter, announcing the beginning of spring and signifying the end of the cold, dark days, daffodils symbolise rebirth and new beginnings. This painting would make a really lovely symbolic and decorative addition to any interior.

This acrylic on canvas is edged in a complementary pine frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 52 x 52 cm (including frame)

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The Blue Cloth

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A brilliantly executed mid-century modernist still life composition, painted in oil onto board and dated 1956.

The painting features an assortment of objects including a vase of red flowers, a brown bottle, and some fruit thoughtfully laid across a table. In the background, we can see a striking blue fabric draping across.

Painted in a distinctly modernist ethos and with cubist elements at play, the artist skilfully uses flattened forms and blocks of contrasting colours to reconstruct this scene and to create depth and a sense of space, as well as to highlight the three-dimensionality of the objects.

A spectrum of rich colours as well as expressive brushstrokes have been used, contributing to the overall liveliness of this piece.

This oil on board is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner linen border. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 37.5 x 48 cm (including frame)

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