Open Doorway. Vintage Oil Painting by Martin Poser

Atmospheric vintage oil painting by Martin Poser, born in Leipzig in 1909 and active in Sweden from the early 1930s. Poser maintained a studio in Marstrand, but also undertook several study tours in Europe, which influenced his artistic expression.

The painting depicts an interior doorway opening toward a sunlit exterior, where steps lead the eye out to greenery. The motif is not firmly attributable to a specific location, yet the work reflects Poser’s interest in architectural transitions, light, and spatial depth.

Executed with confident, expressive brushwork and a balanced mid-century palette, the composition contrasts the subdued interior with the brighter outdoor scene, creating a calm sense of movement and contemplation.

A fine example of Poser’s work from the 1940-50s, representative of Scandinavian modernism with clear European influences.

Great condition.

Framed size: 39 x 31cm / 15.4 x 12.2in

Technique: Oil on canvas.

Artist: Martin Poser, German / Swedish (1909-199)