Hannes Wagnstedt Mid Century Swedish Expressionist Oil on Canvas

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An expressive oil painting on panel by Swedish artist Hannes Wagnstedt (1906–1980), depicting a vivid harbor-side gathering with moored wooden … Read more An expressive oil painting on panel by Swedish artist Hannes Wagnstedt (1906–1980), depicting a vivid harbor-side gathering with moored wooden boats and loosely rendered standing figures.

Wagnstedt is primarily associated with depictions of northern Swedish life and the landscapes of Västerbotten. Educated under Otte Sköld in Stockholm and later in Paris, his work often combines Scandinavian tonal sensitivity with a freer continental modernist approach.

The painting carries a distinctly spontaneous presence, where the layered brushstrokes and compressed perspective create both atmosphere and motion.

Signed by the artist lower left. Presented in a linen-lined wooden frame with age-related wear .

The artwork is in very good vintage condition.

DETAILS:
ERA: Mid 20th Century
MOTIF: Harbor scene with boats and figures
ARTIST: Hannes Wagnstedt (1906–1980)
ORIGIN: Sweden
MATERIAL: Oil on panel, linen-lined wooden frame
SIGNED: Signed “H. Wagnstedt” lower left
DIMENSIONS:
Painting 62 x 41 cm (24.4 x 16.1 in)
With frame 76 x 55 cm (29.9 x 21.7 in)
Depth 4 cm (1.6 in)
WEIGHT: 2.33 kg (82.2 oz)
CONDITION: Very good vintage condition. Wear and stains to the frame. See less