Stig Wernheden, Kreta, 1960s, Oil on Canvas, Framed

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Stig wernheden – “kreta” – original oil on canvas – mediterranean village scene – framed approx. 65 × 42 cm … Read more Stig wernheden – “kreta” – original oil on canvas – mediterranean village scene – framed approx. 65 × 42 cm (25.6" × 16.5")
a stämningsfull and decorative oil painting by stig wernheden, depicting a southern european village scene from crete (noted on the reverse). The motif shows two women walking along a sunlit road toward a whitewashed village with a church and mountains rising in the background. Further ahead, a rider on a donkey adds narrative depth. A strong, sculptural tree group frames the composition and creates a sense of spatial depth.

executed in oil on canvas with wernheden’s soft modernist brushwork and a harmonious palette of blues, greens, and warm earth tones. A highly decorative and atmospheric work with a clear mediterranean character.

signed lower left.
reverse marked “kreta”.

details
medium: oil on canvas

artist: stig wernheden

motif: crete, greece – village scene, figures, donkey, church

style: modernism / mid‑20th century

signature: yes, lower left

dimensions:

framed: approx. 65 × 42 cm (approx. 25.6" × 16.5")

frame: gilded wooden frame

condition: good vintage condition

artist & provenance
stig wernheden is known for expressive landscapes and travel‑inspired motifs, often capturing mediterranean light, coastal towns, and atmospheric village scenes. His works balance structure with painterly warmth, reflecting both scandinavian clarity and southern european influence.

collector’s note
all artworks in our collection are vintage or second‑hand. While major flaws are noted, natural signs of age — such as patina, surface wear, or frame ageing — are part of each piece’s unique history and charm. This piece has an attribution mark,
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