Karl Axel Gadd, Bohuslän Fishing Village, 1949, Oil on Canvas, Framed

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Original Oil on Canvas – “Bohuslän Fishing Village” by Karl Axel Gadd – vintage and Dated 1949, Framed Canvas: 50 … Read more Original Oil on Canvas – “Bohuslän Fishing Village” by Karl Axel Gadd – vintage and Dated 1949, Framed Canvas: 50 × 67 cm (19.7" × 26.4") Frame: 64 × 80 cm (25.2" × 31.5")
A captivating oil painting on canvas by Karl Axel Gadd, titled Bohuslän Fishing Village. Signed and dated 1949, the composition presents a coastal village motif, where boats, cottages, and shoreline are rendered with painterly confidence and tonal richness. Gadd’s brushwork captures atmosphere and rhythm, balancing natural detail with expressive colour. Presented in its original frame, the work is in good vintage condition, showing gentle signs of age consistent with its authenticity.

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Medium: Oil on canvas
Artist: Karl Axel Gadd (signed and dated 1949)
Title / Motif: Bohuslän Fishing Village – Coastal motif
Dimensions (canvas): approx. 50 × 67 cm (approx. 19.7" × 26.4")
Dimensions (with frame): approx. 64 × 80 cm (approx. 25.2" × 31.5")
Condition: Good vintage condition; age‑related wear as shown in photos
Presentation: Framed

Artist & Provenance
Karl Axel Gadd (1891–1965) was a Swedish painter known for his evocative depictions of landscapes, villages, and coastal life. Bohuslän Fishing Village demonstrates his painterly sensitivity to rhythm and atmosphere, capturing the layered character of Scandinavian maritime scenery with tonal depth. His ability to balance expressive brushwork with compositional clarity makes this piece a compelling example of mid‑20th‑century Swedish coastal painting.

Collector’s Note
All artworks in our collection are vintage or second‑hand. While major flaws are noted, gentle signs of age — such as surface wear, patina, or frame wear — are part of each piece’s history and charm. This piece has an attribution mark,
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