Under the Trees

A large mid century modernist abstract figurative composition, painted in oil onto canvas by the established Swedish female artist Brita Hansson (1918-1979).

This painting is a bold and expressive abstract figurative composition depicting a lively outdoor scene. The artwork uses a cubist and abstract expressionist style with vibrant colours and geometric shapes to represent figures, trees, and architectural elements.

The central focus is on a group of people, dressed in reds, blues, and purples, interacting under tall, stylized trees with dark, angular trunks and patches of green foliage. The background consists of soft blues and yellows, possibly indicating sky and sunlight filtering through the trees.

The thick, textured brushstrokes and layered paint create depth and movement, while the fragmented shapes give the impression of a dynamic, bustling environment—perhaps a marketplace or a street scene.

The painting is housed in a very well made deep profile gilt frame, which enhances its elegance and warmth. The painting has scattered areas of craquelure, as well as areas of paint loss to the upper section, as shown in the close ups.

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