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UnknownMid Century Modern Swedish Minimalist Seascape Oil Painting - A Moment at Sea1960s
1960s
$1,106.69
£810
€951.35
CA$1,537.53
A$1,653.84
CHF 883.86
MX$19,494.01
NOK 11,143.37
SEK 10,187.16
DKK 7,108.17
About the Item
A MOMENT AT SEA
Size: 54 x 66 cm (including frame)
Oil on canvas
A serene and minimalist mid-century seascape that distils the vastness of the ocean into a moment of quiet contemplation, executed in oil onto canvas.
A single, small vessel floats gently across an expansive field of calm water, its presence subtle yet poetic against the open horizon. The composition is deliberately minimal, inviting the viewer to linger on atmosphere rather than narrative, and evoking a sense of solitude, balance, and slow passage of time.
Executed in a restrained modernist style characteristic of mid-century painting, the work favours simplicity of form and clarity of mood over detail. The palette is dominated by soft blue-green and grey tones, gently modulated to suggest shifting light across the sea’s surface. Muted earth hues anchor the lower edge, subtly grounding the composition.
The brushstrokes are smooth and controlled, with fine textural variations visible across the painted surface. Delicate tonal transitions create depth and movement within the otherwise tranquil plane of water, while the small, darker accents of the boat provide a quiet focal point. Altogether, the painting embodies the fascination with reduction, atmosphere, and the emotional power of understatement.
This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffs present.
Please note all of the artworks we sell are vintage and unless otherwise stated, their condition is typical for their age. This can sometimes include slight changes in colour, yellowing to the varnish, and minor bumps and bruises. We have tried to include as many close-up photos as possible. Should you need more photos or wish to ask us more questions regarding an item's condition, feel free to contact us, we are always happy to help.
- Creation Year:1960s
- Dimensions:Height: 21.26 in (54 cm)Width: 25.99 in (66 cm)
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- Condition:This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffs present.
- Gallery Location:Bristol, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1869217482062
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