Rolf Wikström, White Elephant, 1970s, Oil on Canvas

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Original swedish oil painting on canvas by rolf wikström, depicting a richly coloured still life from an artist’s studio. Paintbrushes, … Read more Original swedish oil painting on canvas by rolf wikström, depicting a richly coloured still life from an artist’s studio. Paintbrushes, a white ceramic elephant, apples and a vase filled with vivid orange flowers are arranged on the table. Titled "dagen efter, vit elefant" (the day after, white elephant).

the loose, expressive brushwork and warm palette give the painting a lively mid-century feel, while the unusual studio setting makes it particularly charming – a portrait of the artist’s working space. The white elephant forms a playful focal point against the earthy greens, blues and orange-red accents.

rolf wikström (1922–2015) was a swedish artist based in östersund, known as a quiet, private figure who kept a low profile. His work is characterised by a romantic approach to both everyday objects and landscapes.

a characterful scandinavian still life for an eclectic gallery wall, artist studio, creative workspace or colourful vintage interior.

artist: rolf wikström (1922–2015)
subject: artist’s studio still life – flowers, ceramic elephant, apples & paintbrushes
origin: sweden
medium: oil on canvas
image size: 54 × 45.5 cm / 21.3 × 17.9 in
framed size: 64.5 × 56 × 3.5 cm / 25.4 × 22 × 1.4 in
weight: 1765 g / 3.89 lb
condition: good vintage condition with age-related wear. There is a small pressure point and some paintloss, please see photos for details. This piece has an attribution mark,
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