Hannes Wagnstedt, Log Drivers, 1960s, Oil Painting on Panel, Framed

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An original mid-century modernist oil painting on panel titled "timmerflottare" (log drivers) by the swedish artist hannes wagnstedt (1907–1987).

hannes … Read more An original mid-century modernist oil painting on panel titled "timmerflottare" (log drivers) by the swedish artist hannes wagnstedt (1907–1987).

hannes wagnstedt was a swedish painter who studied art under otte sköld in stockholm and traveled extensively throughout southern europe for inspiration. He is celebrated for his powerful, expressionist depictions of working-class life, coastal scenes, and industrial labor. His work is characterized by a strong sense of movement and a heavy, textured impasto technique where the paint is applied thickly with broad brushstrokes and palette knives.

the painting is in very good vintage condition with rich, thick paint application and excellent texture. The wooden frame with its linen/fabric liner is also in very good condition. Signed by the artist on the reverse.

artist: hannes wagnstedt (1907–1987)
title: timmerflottare (log drivers)
origin: sweden
era: mid-century
style: scandinavian modernism / expressionism
medium: oil on panel
signature: signed on the reverse
image size: 59 × 44.5 cm (23.2 × 17.5 in)
framed size: 73.5 × 59 cm (28.9 × 23.2 in)
depth: 3.5 cm (1.4 in)
weight: 2.82 kg (6.2 lbs)
condition: painting in very good condition with thick, well-preserved impasto layers. Framed in very good vintage condition. See less