1959 Mid-Century Modern "Boats by the Lighthouse" Vintage Original Abstract Landscape Oil Painting by Swedish Artist Richard Björklund, Framed

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BOATS BY THE LIGHTHOUSE
Size: 24.8 x 30.7 inches (including frame)
Oil on canvas

A visually engaging mid-century modernist style … more BOATS BY THE LIGHTHOUSE
Size: 24.8 x 30.7 inches (including frame)
Oil on canvas

A visually engaging mid-century modernist style composition, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1959 by the established Swedish artist Richard Björklund (1897–1974), whose works have been exhibited in public collections including the National Museum in Stockholm, Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Malmo Museum, Ystads Art Museum, and others.

Combining elements of abstraction with recognisable forms, the artist has used geometric shapes as well as bold, simplified lines to depict a lighthouse, some boats, and surrounding structures. The careful arrangement of shapes and colours results in a dynamic yet serene composition, whilst emphasising the forms of the main subjects.

The brushstrokes are smooth and deliberate, with clean transitions between blocks of colour. The colour palette is composed of cool tones like shades of blues and purples, juxtaposed with rich yellow and white. These colours create contrast and depth to the composition. Overall, there is a strong focus on form and structure over detail.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary silver frame. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition. less