1930s European Landscape Oil Painting, 12.5" × 15.75", Nordic Romantic Style

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Atmospheric European landscape oil painting from the 1930s depicting birch trees overlooking a quiet lake, rendered in a restrained, painterly … Read more Atmospheric European landscape oil painting from the 1930s depicting birch trees overlooking a quiet lake, rendered in a restrained, painterly palette characteristic of Nordic romantic landscape traditions. The composition emphasizes mood and depth through soft brushwork and natural tones, creating a calm, contemplative scene.

The painting is smaller in scale at 12.5" × 15.75", making it well suited for layered gallery walls, bookshelves, or intimate spaces where subtle atmosphere is preferred over large statement art. It is housed in its original vintage frame, which complements the artwork and adds to its collected, old-world appeal.

According to a label affixed to the reverse, the painting was created in 1933 and notes that the motif is based on a larger landscape painting by the Swedish artist Prince Eugen. This reference provides historical context for the composition and stylistic influence, without attribution to a specific artist.

A charming and expressive vintage oil painting that works beautifully in European, traditional, cottage, or collected interiors, offering a sense of quiet character and period charm.
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Artist: Signed C. S. Berg, 1933

Medium: Oil on board

Style: Scandinavian, Prince Eugen–inspired, early 20th-century landscape

Frame: Vintage gold frame (wear consistent with age) See less