1952 Mid Century Swedish Modernist Oil Painting "Gudbrandsdalen" by Gunnar Nerlund

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Gunnar Nerlund (1911–1976) was a Swedish painter born in Sandarne, near Söderhamn. Though he lived his entire life as an … Read more Gunnar Nerlund (1911–1976) was a Swedish painter born in Sandarne, near Söderhamn. Though he lived his entire life as an artist and was sometimes referred to by nicknames like "Rembrandt" or "The Portrait Painter," he remained relatively obscure during his lifetime. It wasn't until after his death that his work gained broader recognition and began to be featured in gallery exhibitions

Nerlund’s style is often described as Post-Impressionist with a touch of Modernist simplification

This oil on panel is titled "Gudbrandsdalen, Norge" (Gudbrandsdalen, Norway) presents a gently stylized Nordic landscape. A deep blue mountain ridge dominates the horizon, its surface articulated through restrained, almost graphic brushwork. Below, a quiet body of water reflects the cool tones, while a small structure rests within the open terrain, anchoring the scene with a sense of human presence.

The use of simplified, flowing lines to define the mountains and the soft, rhythmic placement of trees in the foreground are hallmarks of his landscape compositions.

The artwork is in excellent condition and the frame is in good condition with minor marks.

Signed and dated by the artist.

ERA: 1952
MOTIF: Mountain landscape, Gudmundsdalen, Norway
ARTIST: Gunnar Nerlund
ORIGIN: Sweden
MATERIAL: Oil on panel
SIGNED: Signed front, inscribed and dated on verso
DIMENSIONS:
Painting 44.5 x 36.5 cm (17.5 x 14.4 in)
With frame 54.5 x 46.5 cm (21.5 x 18.3 in)
Depth 3 cm (1.2 in)
WEIGHT: 1385 g (48.9 oz)
CONDITION: Artwork in excellent condition. Frame in good condition. See less