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Emma EkwallThe Wool Winder (1877) by Swedish Female Artist Emma Ekwall1877
1877
$5,395.87
£4,003.24
€4,500
CA$7,400.81
A$8,055.97
CHF 4,273.28
MX$96,983.84
NOK 54,259.43
SEK 49,657.09
DKK 34,281.56
About the Item
In The Wool Winder, Emma Ekwall captures a moment of quiet domestic intimacy between a young woman and a man as they wind wool together—she with focused care, he with gentle attentiveness. The yarn, drawn from a basket at their feet, winds its way across the floor and through their hands, forming both a literal and symbolic thread of connection between them.
The scene is rendered with remarkable clarity and warmth. Details such as the carefully painted porcelain vase, the folded blanket with floral print, and the rifle resting nearby add narrative richness and suggest a life beyond the frame. The woman’s face, delicately modeled and softly lit, becomes the emotional heart of the composition. Her thoughtful expression and modest posture invite the viewer to imagine what unspoken emotions might lie beneath the surface. Is this a simple household task, or a tender moment of courtship?
Emma Ekwall was one of the earliest women to break into the Swedish academic art world. She studied at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts from 1865–1871, and in 1871 became the first woman to receive the Academy’s royal medal—a distinction that marks her as a true pioneer. Throughout her career, Ekwall became known for genre scenes and portraits that portrayed women and children with insight, grace, and dignity. In The Wool Winder, she combines technical finesse with a subtle psychological touch that sets her apart from many of her contemporaries.
This painting is a fine example of Ekwall’s sensitivity to mood and her ability to infuse everyday scenes with poetic meaning. It speaks not only to the domestic world of 19th-century life, but to the emotional depth and quiet agency of women—subjects she returned to again and again with skill and empathy. Today, her work is represented in several museum collections, including Sweden’s Nationalmuseum.
oil on canvas
unframed 57 × 47 cm (22.4 × 18.5 inches)
framed 72.5 × 63 cm (28.5 × 24.8 inches)
signed and dated: Emma Ekwall 1877
Condition Report
The painting is in very good condition. The colors remain clear and vibrant. The canvas is structurally sound and stable. The painting is presented in a newly gilded frame, which is included in the sale.
- Creator:Emma Ekwall (1838 - 1925, Swedish)
- Creation Year:1877
- Dimensions:Height: 28.35 in (72 cm)Width: 24.81 in (63 cm)
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- Condition:The painting is in very good condition. The colors remain clear and vibrant. The canvas is structurally sound and stable. The painting is presented in a newly gilded frame, which is included in the sale.
- Gallery Location:Stockholm, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1445216454472
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