Jan‑erik Carlsson, Portrait, 1950s, Oil Painting on Canvas, Framed

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Original Swedish Oil on Canvas – “Portrait” by Jan‑Erik Carlsson – Signed – Impasto Technique – Expressive Figurative Work – … Read more Original Swedish Oil on Canvas – “Portrait” by Jan‑Erik Carlsson – Signed – Impasto Technique – Expressive Figurative Work – Vintage & Framed – 54 × 45 cm (21.3" × 17.7") incl. frame / 35 × 27 cm (13.8" × 10.6") image size

An original Swedish oil painting on canvas by Jan‑Erik Carlsson (b. 1929, Kalmar), titled Portrait. Signed by the artist, the composition presents a highly expressive facial portrait executed in an extremely powerful impasto technique, with oil paint applied in thick, sculptural layers. This creates striking depth and a living surface that shifts with the light, giving the portrait a dynamic and dramatic presence. Presented vintage & framed, the painting remains in good vintage condition with age‑appropriate wear.

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Medium: Oil on canvas (impasto technique)

Artist: Jan‑Erik Carlsson (b. 1929, Kalmar) — signed

Title / Motif: Portrait — Figurative motif

Image dimensions: approx. 35 × 27 cm (13.8" × 10.6")
Frame dimensions: approx. 54 × 45 cm (21.3" × 17.7")

Condition: Good vintage condition

Presentation: Framed

Artist & Provenance
Jan‑Erik Carlsson is a Swedish painter from Småland, recognised for his bold and expressive portraits. His works are characterised by sculptural impasto surfaces, vibrant colour contrasts, and a strong sense of presence. Portrait exemplifies his ability to combine modernist and expressionist influences with painterly rhythm, situating his artistry within Nordic traditions of mid‑20th‑century portraiture.

Collector’s Note
All artworks in our collection are vintage or second‑hand. Gentle signs of age — such as surface wear, craquelure, patina, or frame wear — contribute to the authenticity and character of each piece. This work is particularly suited for collectors of modernist and expressionist portraiture seeking a unique eye‑catcher. This piece has an attribution mark,
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