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Antique 1868 Swedish Countryside Genre Oil Painting Bride Arrival Signed Framed

e.g. 1868

$540
£410.27
€471.48
CA$758.50
A$825.60
CHF 437.46
MX$9,929.14
NOK 5,562.17
SEK 5,097.11
DKK 3,521.95

About the Item

This charming Swedish countryside genre painting, signed lower left "T.A. Forssman" and dated 1868, captures a touching bride arrival scene: a young woman in traditional folk costume rides up to her fiancé's village home for the first time. The young man gazes tenderly at his beloved as he carefully helps her dismount from the horse, while his family members—his mother and brother—watch her with appraising glances. The composition masterfully blends the narrative with a harmonious rural landscape backdrop of a prosperous farmstead courtyard. Skillfully rendered with meticulous period details, this antique work exemplifies mid-19th century Scandinavian genre painting traditions and would make an excellent addition to any art collection. DETAILS: Artist: Signed lower left "T.A. Forssman, 1868", Swedish artist. Medium: Oil painting on canvas. Image dimensions (approx.): 42 x 38 cm (16.5 × 15 inches) Condition: Overall in very good, ready-to-hang condition with minimal wear. Framed dimensions (approx.): 54.3 x 50.5 cm (21.4 × 19.9 inches) Frame: Overall in good condition, with minor losses and signs of age-appropriate wear. Provenance: European private collection. Shipping: Approx. weight 2.5 kg; packed approx. weight 4 kg. Secure, insured worldwide shipping. Notes: ONLY the canvas on stretcher is sold. The frame is considered a gift (or bonus), has no value, and is not covered by our shipping damage warranty. But you can rest assured that no matter what, we will still try our best when packing the item. You may opt to decline shipping the painting with the frame and inform me of this decision before payment, in which case the shipping cost will be reduced in the final invoice. Please be aware of this and bid accordingly! Kindly refer to the high-resolution photographs, which form part of the condition report. Colors and tonal values may vary when viewed in person, depending on viewing conditions and ambient lighting.
  • Attributed to:
    T.A. Forssman (Swedish)
  • Creation Year:
    e.g. 1868
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.4 in (54.36 cm)Width: 19.9 in (50.55 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Overall in very good, ready-to-hang condition with minimal wear.
  • Gallery Location:
    Stockholm, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2257217112602

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