Stunning mid century oil painting signed by listed Swedish artist Arwid Karlsson titled "Village Street Mallorca". Beautiful expressive brushwork makes up this atmospheric oil painting in harmonious tones of a village street on the Spanish island of Mallorca. Excellent composition and use of light- the color in this painting is so beautiful. Our photography does not do it justice! A striking painting by a talented and very collectible artist! International Delivery with DHL included in price.
Artist: Arwid Karlsson listed artist (1907-1964) born in Asarum, Blekinge, and later active in Malmö. He initially worked as an office clerk while studying art independently. In 1928 he traveled to Paris where he continued his artistic training at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière and studied under the painters Othon Friesz and Charles Dufresne at Maison Watteau. Karlsson also made study trips to Germany, Italy, and Spain, which further influenced his artistic development.His work is represented in several museum collections, including the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Moderna Museet, Malmö Museum, Helsingborg Museum, and Institut Tessin in Paris.
Date: mid century
Medium: Oil on linen applied to panel
Measurements including frame: 61cm H x 79cm W
Frame: Original- shows wear consistent with age
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