Mid-Century Modern Swedish "Whispers" Vintage Figurative Portrait Mixed Media Painting, Framed

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WHISPERS
Mixed Media on Board
Size: 30 x 37 cm (including frame)

A wonderfully expressive and brilliantly executed figurative composition … Read more WHISPERS
Mixed Media on Board
Size: 30 x 37 cm (including frame)

A wonderfully expressive and brilliantly executed figurative composition in mixed media (oil, watercolour gouache), painted onto board.

Two women in black headscarves are the focus of the scene, with very captivating expressions. The woman on the right appears to look almost shocked, with her mouth ajar and her eyes widened. The woman on the left stares directly at us, her emotion less identifiable. The scene is intriguing, making us question what these women have heard or what has happened. Their faces have been painted with brilliant detail, capturing the shadows on their faces as well as the aged skin of the woman on the right. These two women are set against a blue-ish green backdrop, making their faces stand out even more from within their black head scarves.

The painting is wonderfully presented in a gilt frame with a linen lined border. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition. See less