1959 Mid-Century Modern 'Tabletop Ensemble' Original Swedish Cubist & Geometric Abstract Still Life Oil Painting, Framed

Description

TABLETOP ENSEMBLE
Size: 22.4 x 27.6 inches (including frame)
Oil on canvas

A brilliantly executed mid-century still life composition that … more TABLETOP ENSEMBLE
Size: 22.4 x 27.6 inches (including frame)
Oil on canvas

A brilliantly executed mid-century still life composition that contains elements of cubism and abstraction, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 1959.

The artist has deconstructed everyday objects—like pitchers, cups, and tables—into geometric shapes and overlapping planes, creating a layered, fragmented perspective that invites viewers to explore multiple dimensions simultaneously.

The colour palette is a blend of muted, earthy tones, such as olive green, mustard yellow, burnt orange, and dark teal, combined with accents of grey and black. These colours contribute to a warm yet restrained atmosphere. The shapes are outlined and juxtaposed with tonal shifts, which gives depth to the flat surfaces.

The brushstrokes are smooth and controlled, enhancing the sense of geometric clarity and maintaining the structured composition. This painting evokes a sense of stillness and balance, achieved through the careful arrangement of shapes and colours.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary slim wood frame frame. The painting has some scattered losses at its edges as shown, but is overall in good vintage condition otherwise.

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