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Sif Rude, "The Swan", Large-Scale Oil Painting on Canvas, 2025
$10,800
£8,167.38
€9,355.27
CA$15,133.40
A$16,520.57
CHF 8,698.29
MX$197,897.30
NOK 111,247.91
SEK 101,571.19
DKK 69,886.05
About the Item
A mesmerizing oil painting by Sif Rude (b. 1994), "The Swan" (Danish title: "Svanen") depicts a lone swan resting within a turbulent yet balanced Scandinavian landscape. Painted in a deep, dark color palette of Prussian blue, Cassel brown, and velvety raw umber, the work is rich in sculptural texture and contrasts of sheen, creating a tactile and immersive experience for the viewer.
Rude’s work explores the relationship between humans and nature, capturing fleeting sensory experiences and the physical presence of the world. In The Swan, darkness envelopes the foreground, background, and the animal itself, creating a sense of unity, calm, and introspection. The painting evokes longing and presence, reflecting the artist’s fascination with the body, time, and the tangible aspects of being-in-the-world.
The motif originates from Rude’s winter stay on the Danish island of Funen, where swans are frequent early November visitors. In Danish folklore, swans are exalted, pure, and unattainable, often appearing in burial rites and theater. Here, the bird is portrayed in stoic calm, marking the subtle arrival of winter and connecting deeply with local cultural narratives.
Sif Rude’s oils are celebrated for their sensory immersion, sculptural surfaces, and ability to convey complex emotional and temporal layers. This painting invites the viewer to experience not only the image but the time, intention, and physicality contained in each brushstroke.
This painting will complement many interior styles. A Modern, Antique, Classic, Scandinavian or an Art Deco home decor.
- Dimensions:Height: 70.87 in (180 cm)Width: 62.6 in (159 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:2025
- Production Type:New Custom(One of a Kind)
- Estimated Production Time:Available Now
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- Seller Location:Odense, DK
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9124247508332
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