Sixten Wahlgren, The Fortress in Tordera, 1950s, Oil on Panel

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An original swedish mid-century modernist oil painting on panel by listed artist sixten wahlgren (1903–1976), depicting the historic architecture and … Read more An original swedish mid-century modernist oil painting on panel by listed artist sixten wahlgren (1903–1976), depicting the historic architecture and landscape of tordera, spain. The work combines scandinavian modernism with a distinctly mediterranean subject. In this piece, the rugged castle walls and cubic houses of catalonia are rendered in a beautiful, muted post-war palette of slate grays, ochre yellows, and deep violets, perfectly framed by dark mediterranean pine trees.

in very good condition.

artist: sixten wahlgren (1903–1976)
motif/title: castle at tordera, spain
origin: sweden
era: mid 20th century, c. 1950s
style: swedish modernism
medium: oil on panel
signature: signed in front and with the artist's full name on the reverse beneath the title
image size: 59 × 42 cm (23.2 × 16.5 in)
framed size: 75 × 48 cm (29.5 × 18.9 in)
depth: 4 cm (1.6 in)
weight: 2.95 kg (6.5 lbs)
condition: painting in very good vintage condition. Frame shows age-related wear and losses to the painted finish. This piece has an attribution mark,
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