A lively mid-century expressionist landscape painting, executed in oil by the established Swedish artist Uno Vallman (1913-2004) whose works are included in the Swedish National Museum and The Swedish Modern Museum, to name a few. His works are also included in the collections of Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter, and the Tessin Institute in Paris.

This joyful painting captures three figures pausing on a grassy headland as they overlook a tranquil stretch of water framed by sculptural coastal pines. The sweeping composition draws the eye between the distinctive wind-shaped trees towards the shimmering bay beyond, while rolling green hills and rugged shoreline create a lively sense of place. Rather than pursuing realism, the artist distils the landscape into expressive forms, celebrating the harmony between nature and the quiet presence of people within it.

Executed in a highly expressive, naïve modernist style, the composition is defined by bold outlines, flattened perspective and simplified organic shapes. The twisted crimson tree trunks become rhythmic anchors within the scene, while the figures are rendered with minimal detail, contributing to the painting’s spontaneous charm and decorative quality.

The palette is vibrant yet harmonious, dominated by fresh spring greens, turquoise-blue water and a pale sky infused with soft blush-pink undertones. Rich crimson reds animate the tree trunks and are echoed subtly in the clothing of the figures and the flowering vegetation, creating visual rhythm across the composition. Crisp black contours unify the forms, while touches of white lend brightness and movement to the sea and landscape.

The brushwork is energetic and confident, with visible, textured strokes applied in broad passages that allow the weave of the canvas to remain evident in places. Loose, gestural marks and expressive layering create a lively surface full of character, while the deliberate outlining of forms gives the composition clarity and a distinctly graphic quality. The resulting balance of texture, colour and simplified form lends the painting an enduring sense of warmth and optimism.

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

Size: 51.5 x 60.5 cm (including frame)

A joyful mid-century expressive landscape that captures a garden setting bathed in warm summer sunshine, executed in oil onto canvas onto board and dated 1964.

A colourful outdoor table and chairs sit beneath a large parasol, surrounded by lush trees and flourishing greenery that fill the composition with life and movement. Rather than focusing on grand scenery, the artist celebrates an intimate outdoor retreat, evoking leisurely afternoons, conversation, and the simple pleasures of the season.

Executed in an expressive modernist style, the painting embraces bold simplification and energetic mark-making over fine detail. The composition is built from confident shapes and rhythmic forms, lending the scene a lively, almost spontaneous quality. The elevated viewpoint and cropped composition draw the viewer directly into the garden, creating a sense of immediacy and immersion.

The palette is vibrant and uplifting, dominated by a rich spectrum of emerald, lime, olive, and turquoise greens contrasted with sky blues and refreshing aqua tones. Warm accents of crimson and burgundy in the chairs and table introduce a striking focal point, while touches of soft cream, browns, and pale lavender balance the composition with subtle warmth. Together, the colours convey the brilliance of sunlight filtering through dense foliage.

The artist’s brushwork is loose, confident, and highly expressive. Broad, visible oil strokes sweep across the canvas, layering colour with remarkable energy and texture. Thick applications of paint define the foliage with gestural movement, while shorter, deliberate strokes describe the furniture and parasol with clarity. This tactile handling of paint allows light and colour to take precedence over precise realism, resulting in a work that feels fresh, spontaneous, and full of the optimism.

This oil on canvas is presented in a complementary wood frame with a warm gilt finish. There are some light surface marks to the top and bottom of the painting, consistent with age. The original frame also shows light age-related wear, including some surface marks particularly along the bottom edge of the linen inner slip. 

Size: 55 x 67 cm (including frame)