Lovely still life oil painting from Sweden by listed artist Arwid Karlsson dated 1931. Gorgeous still life painted in an expressive impressionist style with an excellent composition of a coffee, sugar cubes and a yellow apple on a table in deep saturated color. Most likely this was painted in Paris while the artist was studying painting there. A beautiful painting by a very esteemed and talented artist! Free worldwide shipping 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: 1931
Medium: Oil on linen
Measurements including frame: 43cm H x 51cm W
Frame: Original- shows wear consistent with age
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