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Axel HilleströmArchipelago Landscape With Sailboats, Watercolor on Paper, 19091909
1909
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£1,780.97
€2,000
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About the Item
Axel Hilleström (1874–1959) Sweden
Archipelago Landscape With Sailboats, 1909
Watercolor on paper
unframed 20.5 x 55 cm (8.1 x 21.7 in)
framed 31 x 66 cm (12.2 x 26 in)
This atmospheric watercolor presents a dynamic archipelago view, with sailboats moving through brisk, wind-stirred waters framed by low, rocky islands. Hilleström renders the sea with lively, layered brushstrokes, capturing both the weight and motion of the waves, while the light sails provide a luminous counterpoint to the darker tones of water and shoreline. The carefully balanced composition conveys a sense of openness and distance, yet remains grounded in close observation of nature.
Axel Hilleström (1874–1959) was a Swedish painter primarily devoted to coastal and maritime subjects. Born in Gothenburg, he initially pursued academic studies in medicine at Uppsala University before turning fully to art in the early years of the twentieth century. Largely self-taught, Hilleström developed a personal and disciplined approach to watercolor, favoring direct observation and repeated studies of the Swedish coastline.
He lived and worked mainly in Stockholm, while frequently returning to the west coast for artistic inspiration. His motifs often depict archipelago landscapes, sailing vessels, and open horizons, rendered with a restrained palette and a strong sense of atmosphere. Rather than seeking grand narratives, Hilleström focused on the quiet drama of weather, light, and sea, positioning his work within the Scandinavian tradition of landscape painting that emphasizes mood and natural presence.
Dated 1909, this work belongs to an early and confident phase of his artistic production, when his characteristic handling of water and sky had already reached a mature clarity.
Condition report:
Fine condition with clear, fresh colors. Original frame with minor wear and an appealing aged patina. Mounted with UV art glass.
- Creator:Axel Hilleström (1874 - 1959, Swedish)
- Creation Year:1909
- Dimensions:Height: 12.21 in (31 cm)Width: 25.99 in (66 cm)
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- Period:
- Condition:Fine condition with clear, fresh colors. Original frame with minor wear and an appealing aged patina. Mounted with UV art glass.
- Gallery Location:Stockholm, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1445217395152
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