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Emil EkmanFishing Fleet at Sunset (Fiskebåtar i solnedgången), c. 1920c. 1920s
c. 1920s
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About the Item
This panoramic marine composition presents a fishing fleet gathered on calm waters at sunset, rendered with a refined sensitivity to light and atmosphere. A sequence of sailing vessels advances slowly across the picture plane, their dark hulls and tall masts silhouetted against a luminous sky. The horizon is set low, allowing the glowing evening light to dominate the composition. Reflections from the descending sun shimmer across the water’s surface, unifying sea and sky in a harmonious chromatic field.
Ekman structures the scene with a carefully calibrated sense of depth. A large vessel in the foreground anchors the composition, while successive boats recede toward the horizon, guiding the viewer’s gaze into the distance. The human presence is understated but essential. The figures aboard the boats appear as dark silhouettes, absorbed in their work, reinforcing the sense of routine and continuity that defines maritime life. The painting conveys neither drama nor urgency, but rather the quiet dignity of labor completed and the calm that follows.
The artist’s brushwork is fluid and assured. Broad, rhythmic strokes describe the movement of the water, while the sky is built up through layered applications of warm and cool tones. Ekman’s palette is restrained yet expressive. Soft rose, gold, and violet hues infuse the sky and are echoed in the reflections below, contrasted by the cooler blues and greys of the sea. This interplay of colour creates a subtle transition from day to night and imbues the scene with a contemplative mood.
Fishing Fleet at Sunset is characteristic of Emil Ekman’s mature work and reflects his lifelong dedication to maritime subjects. Throughout his career, Ekman focused on coastal life, sailing vessels, and fishermen at work, often emphasizing changing light conditions and atmospheric effects. His paintings are grounded in close observation, yet they transcend mere documentation through a poetic engagement with nature and human activity. Ekman’s affinity for the sea is evident in the respect and empathy with which he portrays the working boats and their crews, presenting them as integral elements of the landscape rather than as narrative focal points.
Stylistically, the work belongs to the Nordic tradition of marine painting that flourished in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Ekman’s interest in twilight and sunset motifs aligns him with artists who sought to capture transient moments of light, particularly along the coasts of Scandinavia and northern Europe. At the same time, his compositions remain firmly rooted in realism, with a strong sense of structure and spatial clarity. This balance between atmospheric painting and disciplined construction is a defining feature of his oeuvre.
signed lower right
oil on canvas
unframed 66 × 142 cm (26 × 55.9 in)
framed 82 × 158 cm (32.3 × 62.2 in)
Provenance
Private collection, Sweden.
Condition report
Recently cleaned, revealing a bright and vivid original palette. The colours are clear and well preserved, with strong saturation and tonal balance. The canvas is stable. The newly made gilded frame is included in the purchase.
- Creator:Emil Ekman (1880 - 1951, Swedish)
- Creation Year:c. 1920s
- Dimensions:Height: 32.29 in (82 cm)Width: 62.21 in (158 cm)
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- Condition:Recently cleaned, revealing a bright and vivid original palette. The colours are clear and well preserved, with strong saturation and tonal balance. The canvas is stable. The newly made gilded frame is included in the purchase.
- Gallery Location:Stockholm, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1445217502222
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