1943 Mid Century Swedish Modernist Landscape by David Widholm

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A quietly atmospheric Swedish landscape painted in 1943 by David Widholm, rendered in restrained tones of muted blue, olive green, … Read more A quietly atmospheric Swedish landscape painted in 1943 by David Widholm, rendered in restrained tones of muted blue, olive green, ochre and soft grey.

The composition balances open agricultural fields with reflective water and distant tree lines beneath a heavy Scandinavian sky. In the foreground, cut tree stumps introduce an almost modernist rhythm across the surface, creating a subtle geometric tension within the landscape.

Executed with broad and confident brushwork, the painting moves between natural observation and simplified form. The muted palette and layered horizon give the work a distinctly Nordic sense of light and distance.

Presented in its original period frame with softly aged gilt and grey-painted moulding. The artwork remains in very good vintage condition.

DETAILS:
ERA: 1943
MOTIF: Scandinavian rural landscape with water view
ARTIST: David Widholm
ORIGIN: Sweden
MATERIAL: Oil on panel
SIGNED: Signed “David Widholm -43” lower left
DIMENSIONS:
Painting 44.5 x 36.5 cm (17.5 x 14.4 in)
With frame 55.5 x 48 cm (21.9 x 18.9 in)
Depth 3.5 cm (1.4 in)
WEIGHT: 1.77 kg (62.4 oz)
CONDITION: Very good vintage condition. Minor age-related wear to the frame consistent with age. See less