Gustaf Höglund - Självstudie (Self Study), 1939
Regular price 31 408 krGustaf Höglund (1910-1994) Sweden
Självstudie (Self Study), 1939
signed and dated lower left
oil on canvas
unframed 71 × 31 cm (28 × 12.2 in)
framed 79 × 39 cm (31.1 × 15.4 in)
This self portrait from 1939 presents Gustaf Höglund at a formative moment in his artistic development. The tall and slender format emphasizes the upright figure of the young painter, who meets the viewer with a steady and contemplative gaze. He holds a palette in one hand and a brush in the other, capturing himself in the act of painting. His attire, consisting of a blue shirt, dark waistcoat and red tie, underlines a self assured professional identity. The background is rendered with restrained and economical brushwork, allowing the figure to remain the central focus. The work conveys both concentration and self awareness, revealing the artist’s interest in direct observation and disciplined study.
Höglund’s artistic training began in Gävle, where early instruction laid the foundation for a career characterised by technical versatility and a strong figurative orientation. Further studies in Stockholm and later in Paris expanded his visual vocabulary and exposed him to contemporary European tendencies. Throughout his career he exhibited widely in Sweden, both individually and with the Brynäs group, and developed a body of work that encompassed portraiture, interiors, landscapes and still lifes. His paintings reveal a careful balance between structure and atmosphere, often marked by a thoughtful clarity that reflects his academic grounding as well as his openness to modern influences.
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