Traditional Skåne Scene. Early 1900s Swedish Oil Painting.

In this warm and detailed portrayal of rural life, Nils Olsson Komstad captures the quiet charm of a traditional Skåne farmstead. The composition centers on a sunlit courtyard where a stone well stands surrounded by curious chickens, their presence adding gentle movement and life. Framing the scene are the characteristic low whitewashed buildings and straw roofs of southern Sweden, painted with earthy tones and loving attention to architectural detail. With a nostalgic yet honest eye, Komstad celebrates the timeless rhythm of countryside life, rooted in simplicity, tradition, and the soft light of the southern Swedish landscape.

Good vintage condition, frame with corner gaps

Framed size: 35 x 29cm / 13.8 x 11.4in 

Technique: Oil on canvas

Artist: Nils Olsson Komstad, Swedish (1856-1941)