Olof Walfrid Nilsson - Autumn Landscape by the Lake (1935)
Normaler Preis 0 krOlof Walfrid Nilsson (Swedish, 1868–1956)
Autumn Landscape by the Lake (1935)
oil painting
signed and dated
unframed 60 x 69 cm (23 ½ x 27 ⅛ in)
framed 70 x 80 cm (27 ½ x 31 ½ in)
Condition report:
The painting has recently undergone restoration by Sonia Leon in Stockholm. It was previously covered with dirt and some poor retouching. It now appears in very fine condition, with some age-related craquelure remaining.
Essay:
Beneath the golden canopy of a birch tree, this evocative 1935 landscape captures the quiet majesty of autumn by a Swedish lake. The mirror-still water reflects the vibrant foliage in tones of gold, amber, and deep green, creating a near-perfect symmetry that draws the viewer into a world of stillness and serenity. In the foreground, a lone birch trunk, pale and textured, stands in quiet contrast to the rich surrounding vegetation. The scene is bathed in soft, diffused light, suggesting the calm hush of early morning or late afternoon in the changing season.
With delicate brushwork and subtle tonal shifts, the Olof Nilsson evokes the fleeting beauty of nature at rest. The lake, undisturbed by wind, becomes a glassy surface mirroring the tapestry of trees along the far shoreline. The gentle glow of autumn envelops the entire scene, inviting the viewer to pause and reflect. There is no human presence, only the landscape itself—peaceful, undemanding, and complete in its own rhythm.
The Artist
Olof Walfrid Nilsson was a Swedish painter whose work centered on the natural landscapes of his homeland. Born in Värmland in 1868, he devoted his career to capturing the atmosphere and majesty of the Nordic countryside—from soft rolling hills and lakes to the dramatic mountain vistas of Lapland. Nilsson became especially known for his poetic approach to nature, blending realism with a lyrical sensitivity to light and season.
Active during a time when Scandinavian landscape painting flourished, Nilsson’s works often reflect a quiet reverence for untouched nature. His compositions are carefully balanced, his palette attuned to the nuances of the Nordic environment. Whether depicting snow-covered mountains or serene autumn forests, he consistently revealed the spiritual depth of the landscape.
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