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Oscar TörnåSkaters at Sunset by the Village Creek1877
1877
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About the Item
This small painting by Oscar Törnå captures the poetic serenity of a Swedish winter evening in the late 19th century. Set along a frozen stream near a village, the composition presents a group of skaters at sunset. A pair glides gently across the ice in the foreground, one supporting the other, possibly a novice. A nearby figure watches, while in the distance, a family is discernible, their silhouettes softened by the fading light. The sky glows with the amber and violet hues of sunset, which are reflected in the icy surface, illuminating the snow-laced landscape with quiet warmth.
The charm of the painting lies in its immediacy and intimacy. Törnå renders this everyday winter pastime with affection and precision, evoking a time when communal life unfolded outdoors, in rhythm with the seasons. The modest scale and balanced composition invite the viewer into a nostalgic moment, one where movement, light, and companionship converge in a simple scene of rural joy.
Oscar Törnå was one of the key figures in Swedish landscape painting during the late 19th century. Educated at the Royal Academy in Stockholm, he later studied and worked in France, where he absorbed the influence of the Barbizon painters and embraced the practice of plein air painting. Upon returning to Sweden, he became a leading advocate of painting directly from nature, departing from the more formal academic tradition. His landscapes are characterized by clarity of atmosphere, sensitivity to light, and scenes drawn from ordinary rural life.
Winter scenes held a special place in Törnå’s oeuvre. They allowed him to explore the subtle tonalities of light across snow and ice, while portraying village life with empathy and quiet observation. His ability to balance naturalism with sentiment made his work especially beloved in his time and continues to resonate with viewers today.
signed and dated lower left: Oscar Törnå 1877
oil on panel
unframed: 16 × 27 cm (6.3 × 10.6 in)
framed: 25 × 36 cm (9.8 × 14.2 in)
Provenance
Fritzes Kungl. Hovbokhandel, Stockholm.
- Creator:Oscar Törnå (1842 - 1894, Swedish)
- Creation Year:1877
- Dimensions:Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 14.18 in (36 cm)
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- Condition:Recently professionally restored by a paintings conservator in Stockholm. Colors are strong and clear. The panel is flat and stable. The frame shows minor signs of age and patina. Ready to hang.
- Gallery Location:Stockholm, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1445217287762
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