Vessels in Stillness. Vintage Swedish Still Life Oil Painting.

This evocative Swedish still life from the 1960s presents a striking arrangement of modern vessels, tall, metallic-toned forms in bronze, violet, and deep blue, set against a textured, moody backdrop. The artist employs bold, confident brushwork and a richly layered palette to create contrast between the luminous sheen of the ceramics and the dark, atmospheric background. A few delicate flowers and greenery at the base introduce softness to the composition, balancing the structured forms. Painted on canvas, the surface shows subtle signs of age and authenticity through light craquelure, adding depth and character to this mid-century interpretation of a timeless subject.

Condition: Crazing, please see photo

Framed size: 51 x 43.5cm / 20 x 17.1in 

Technique: Oil on canvas

Origin: Swedish artist ca 1960s