B. Olsson, Woman Portrait, 1975, Oil on Canvas

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A mysterious swedish oil painting from 1975, depicting a veiled woman against a glowing yellow and burnt orange background. Signed … Read more A mysterious swedish oil painting from 1975, depicting a veiled woman against a glowing yellow and burnt orange background. Signed b. Olsson, this expressive portrait combines bold turquoise and deep green brushwork with warm, earthy colours and a striking, almost icon-like composition.

the figure's hidden face, dark clothing and small silver cross give the painting a quiet, contemplative presence.

an unusual original painting for collectors of swedish vintage art, expressive portraiture and interiors that favour art with a story to tell.

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artist: b. Olsson
motif: veiled woman with cross
origin: sweden (attribution unconfirmed)
era: 1975
style: swedish modernism
medium: oil on canvas
signature: signed b. Olsson, dated -75
image size: 45 × 33.5 cm (17.7 × 13.2 in)
framed size: 56 × 45 cm (22 × 17.7 in)
depth: 3 cm (1.2 in)
weight: 1.29 kg (2.84 lb)
condition: good vintage condition. Light age-related craquelure to the paint surface. The frame shows some age-related wear but remains in good overall condition. See less