1954 swedish vintage coastal oil painting

Harbour sky. Size: 56 X 65 cm (including frame) Oil on board. A wonderfully expressive and scenic view of a harbour, painted in oil onto board and dated 1954. In the beautiful and uplifting composition, 2 sailboats are resting under a cotton candy sky, and are surrounded by buildings and greenery that line the water’s edge. The style of the painting is typically modernist in ethos, with the artist focusing on colour contrast to create a sense of depth and space. A selection of non naturalistic colours in rich and muted shades have been used, and together with the distinct painterly and expressive brushstrokes, the painting evokes energy and liveliness. This oil on board is housed in a complementary champagne frame. Both painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.