The Stall

A small but very impactful mid century modernist composition, painted in oil onto board, by the established Swedish artist Ivar Morsing (1919-2009), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the National Museum in Stockholm, Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Kalmar Museum, and Jönköping Museum.

This painting depicts a vegetable stand scene with two figures engaging with their produce at the stand. The style is expressionistic, characterized by loose brushstrokes and an emphasis on light, movement, and mood rather than precise details.

The central figure, dressed in dark clothing, appears to be sorting or arranging vegetables, with their face softly blurred, adding a sense of anonymity and universality to the scene. The second figure in the background is similarly painted with loose, gestural strokes, suggesting movement and activity in the market setting.

The colour palette consists of earthy tones, with yellows, greens, and browns, representing the fresh vegetables, possibly cabbages or lettuce, laid out on the stand. The contrast between the lighter background and the darker foreground elements helps create a sense of depth and focus on the workers.

The painting conveys a sense of daily life and labour, celebrating the simple, honest work of market vendors. The expressive brushwork and soft blending of forms give the piece an almost dreamlike quality, evoking both the bustling atmosphere of a marketplace and the quiet dedication of its workers.

The painting is very elegantly presented in a slim gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The frame has some slight scuffing, and a small bump to its lower right corner, as shown.

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