After the Party. 1978. Vintage Swedish Oil Painting.

A quietly evocative still life painted in 1978, capturing the moment after celebration has faded. Empty glasses lie scattered across the table, their fragile transparency contrasting with the weight of a fallen branch placed behind them like a silent witness. Bottles remain standing — one half-full, one nearly forgotten — suggesting both excess and reflection.

The warm, glowing background in shades of ochre, coral, and red envelops the scene in a late-evening atmosphere, balancing intimacy with subtle melancholy. The composition speaks not of the party itself, but of its aftermath: the stillness, the stories left untold, and the quiet beauty of things abandoned.

Signed and dated S.H. – 78 lower right.

On the reverse, a handwritten dedication from the artist to Ragnhild, adding a personal and historical dimension to the work. Also with the title: "Efter Festen" = After the Party.

Great vintage condition.

Framed size: 49 x 43cm / 19.3 x 16.9in

Technique: Oil on board.

Origin: Swedish artist, 1978.