Attributed to Lars Dahl, Abstract Cubist Still Life, 1961, Oil on Canvas

Details

Description

This 1961 swedish mid-century modern oil painting is a striking triumph of post-war cubism and geometric abstraction. Attributed to the … Read more This 1961 swedish mid-century modern oil painting is a striking triumph of post-war cubism and geometric abstraction. Attributed to the regional artist lars dahl from motala, the composition presents a bold still life featuring traditional vessels and citrus fruits, brilliantly deconstructed into angular color fields and defined by heavy, expressive dark contours. The artist masterfully utilizes a rich, dramatic palette of ochre yellows, deep terracotta reds, and midnight blues that perfectly captures the progressive scandinavian art movement of the early 1960s.

artist: attributed to lars dahl by previous owner
origin: sweden
date: 1961
style: scandinavian modern / cubism
medium: oil on canvas
signature: signed l dahl and dated "61" in the lower right corner
height: 64.5 cm (25.4")
width: 56.0 cm (22.0")
depth: 5.0 cm (2.0")
image size: 53.0 × 44.0 cm (20.9" × 17.3")
weight: 2.475 kg (5.5 lbs)
condition: the oil painting on canvas is in excellent vintage condition with beautiful color depth and no paint loss. The heavy original wooden frame is in good vintage condition with scuffs to the edges. See less