Mid-Century Modern 'Woman in a Blue Coat' Vintage Swedish Cubist Figurative Oil Painting, Framed

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WOMAN IN A BLUE COAT
Size: 29.5 x 25.2 inches (including frame)
Oil on canvas

A compelling mid-century modern figurative … Read more WOMAN IN A BLUE COAT
Size: 29.5 x 25.2 inches (including frame)
Oil on canvas

A compelling mid-century modern figurative composition that portrays a seated female figure rendered through a cubist lens, executed in oil onto canvas.

Wearing a striking cobalt-blue coat and an elaborate floral hat, the figure occupies a loosely defined interior setting populated by still-life elements including bottles, a keyboard, and geometric furnishings. The artist blends portraiture and abstraction, creating a scene that feels both intimate and psychologically distant, with the sitter’s downcast gaze lending the work a contemplative, almost melancholic atmosphere.

The painting demonstrates strong influences of Cubism. Forms are fragmented into angular planes and intersecting lines, with the figure and surrounding objects dissolved into a network of geometric shapes. Rather than striving for realism, the artist focuses on structure, rhythm, and emotional expression, allowing the composition to oscillate between representation and abstraction.

The colour palette is sophisticated and restrained, dominated by rich blues, soft greys, muted creams, and earthy browns. Accents of pale turquoise, dusty pink, and burgundy introduce warmth and visual interest, particularly within the sitter’s hat and the surrounding still-life elements. The cool tones of the figure’s clothing provide a strong focal point against the quieter, atmospheric background.

Brushwork is expressive and varied, combining thin washes with broader applications of paint. Deliberate black contour lines define forms and reinforce the painting’s architectural structure, while areas of dry-brushed pigment and visible canvas texture contribute to its tactile quality.

This oil on canvas is presented in a complementary wood frame with gilt detailing to the outer moulding. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

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