Carl Köhler, Diagonal Rooms, 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Framed

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Original Swedish Oil on Canvas – “Diagonal Rooms” by Carl Köhler (1919–2006) – Signed – Early Abstract Work c.1950s – … Read more Original Swedish Oil on Canvas – “Diagonal Rooms” by Carl Köhler (1919–2006) – Signed – Early Abstract Work c.1950s – Vintage & Framed – 82 × 50 cm (32.3" × 19.7") Frame size

An original oil painting on canvas by Carl Köhler (1919–2006), titled Diagonal Rooms. Signed on the reverse with title and artist’s name, this early abstract work from the 1950s presents geometric shapes and color fields in a dynamic composition. Executed with vibrant tonal contrasts and structured brushwork, the painting reflects Scandinavian modernist traditions of mid‑20th‑century abstraction. Presented framed, the painting remains in very good condition.

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Medium: Oil on canvas

Artist: Carl Köhler (1919–2006) — signed on reverse with title and name

Title / Motif: Diagonal Rooms — Abstract geometric composition

Frame dimensions: approx. 82 × 50 cm (32.3" × 19.7")

Date: circa 1950s

Condition: Good vintage condition

Presentation: Framed

Artist & Provenance
Carl Köhler was a Swedish painter recognised for expressive abstract and figurative works. He is represented in major collections including the Moderna Museet, the Nationalmuseum, and the State Portrait Collection. Diagonal Rooms exemplifies his early exploration of geometric abstraction, situating his artistry within Nordic modernist movements of the mid‑20th century.

Collector’s Note
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