Einar Emland, Potato Pickers, 1960s, Oil on Canvas

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A beautiful painting richly textured with thick layers of oil paint, depicting two women harvesting potatoes in the rolling landscape … Read more A beautiful painting richly textured with thick layers of oil paint, depicting two women harvesting potatoes in the rolling landscape of Skåne, southern Sweden.
Likely painted sometime during the 1960s and signed only by the artist.
The composition reveals a deep sense of harmony and emotion, with carefully chosen, vibrant colors that create a striking impression.

The frame measures 49 x 41 cm, and the painting itself 45.5 x 37.5 cm.
In very good condition – the frame shows only minor signs of wear consistent with age.

Einar Emland, whose full name was Nils Allan Einar Emland (born Hansson), was born on June 30, 1916, in Ystad and passed away on August 13, 1994, in Malmö. He grew up in Skåne and was early influenced by the southern Swedish landscape, something that is often reflected in his art. Emland studied both in Sweden and abroad, including in Paris, Copenhagen, and Oslo, as well as at a technical school in his homeland. He worked as a painter and created works with a strong personal expression, where color and form interact in a vivid and dynamic way. His art is characterized by a blend of lyrical sensitivity and powerful imagery, often inspired by people, nature, and everyday life in Skåne. Throughout his career, he was connected to the art scene in southern Sweden, notably to the Arild Group on the Kulla Peninsula, and his works are admired for their technical skill as well as their warm humanity. This piece has an attribution mark,
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