Winter Fox. Vintage Swedish Oil Painting by Henning Paulsson

This intimate oil painting depicts a fox moving lightly across a snow-covered winter landscape. The animal is captured mid-step, its warm russet fur standing out against the cool whites and pale blues of the snow. Behind it, a simple wooden fence and sparse winter vegetation define a quiet rural setting, rendered with loose, confident brushstrokes.

Henning Paulsson was known for his sensitivity to Nordic nature and wildlife, often focusing on moments of stillness rather than drama. Here, the fox appears alert yet calm, leaving a delicate trail of footprints — a subtle narrative of presence and passage. The restrained palette and soft handling of light evoke the silence of a cold winter day, where movement feels almost hushed.

Painted around the 1940s, the work reflects Paulsson’s mature style: naturalistic yet expressive, with an emphasis on atmosphere and mood rather than detail. A quietly charming and timeless depiction of Scandinavian wildlife.

Great vintage condition.

Framed size: 45 x 42cm / 17.7 x 16.5in

Technique: Oil on canvas 

Artist: Henning Paulsson, Swedish (1897-1973)