Ferdinand Boberg - View from Strandvägen towards Djurgården, Stockholm
Regular price 21 259 krFerdinand Boberg (1860–1946)
View from Strandvägen towards Djurgården, Stockholm
Watercolor on paper
signed BOBERG - STOCKHOLM -
c. 16 x 22 cm (6 ¼ x 8 ¾ in)
framed 33 x 38 cm (13 x 15 in)
Essay:
This delicate watercolor by Ferdinand Boberg captures a tranquil winter view across the water from Strandvägen towards Djurgården in Stockholm. The composition is anchored by the unmistakable silhouette of the Nordiska Museet rising above the trees, a landmark that places the scene firmly within the city’s cultural heart.
Boberg’s talent as both architect and artist is evident in the precision of the architectural details and the sensitivity with which he renders the soft blanket of snow. The muted palette of pale blues, greys and whites evokes the quiet stillness of a Stockholm winter, while the small boat in the foreground adds a touch of intimacy and life to the frozen scene.
As one of Sweden’s foremost architects, Boberg helped shape the modern face of Stockholm, but it was through his drawings and watercolors that he preserved the city’s atmosphere with such lyrical charm. This work is a fine example of his ability to merge architectural observation with artistic sensibility, offering both a document of place and a poetic interpretation of Stockholm in winter.
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