Mid-Century Cubist Still Life Painting by Hjalmar Ekberg

An original mid-century still-life painting by Swedish artist Hjalmar Ekberg (1924-1980). A wonderful cubist work featuring a jug and fruit, in a square format. Oil on wooden board, signed and dated '59. There is another composition on the reverse side. Presented in its vintage wooden frame. Dimensions including frame: Height: 35 cm / 13.7 inches Width: 34 cm / 13.3 inches Depth: 2.5 cm / 0.9 inches All measurements are approximate. CONDITION NOTE: Painting in good vintage condition, commensurate with age and use. There are uneven edges and a bit of loss to wood panel when viewed on the reverse side, not visible from front. Some wear to frame commensurate with age and use. Please see all photos for details. This product is a vintage item and will show some signs of cosmetic wear/patina. Please refer to photos for reference and if you have any queries regarding the condition of this product, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have. ARTIST BIO Hjalmar Wilhelm Ekberg, born 1924 in Asarum, died 1980 in Nybro, was a Swedish sculptor and painter. He worked at ABU (today ABU-Garcia ) in Blekinge before becoming a full-time artist. Ekberg has made a bronze relief depicting the history of fishing, which is located in the ABU factory in Svängsta. He was self-taught. He was a cultural scholar in Nybro Municipality in 1973. Selected public works include: - Ball game, bronze relief, 1965, Möllegården's school, Svängsta - Winged, metal, 1967, City Hall, Kungsgatan, Borås - The Dance, bronze, 1968, Marklandsgatan, Hässleholmen, Borås - Family group, relief in teak and bronze, 1970, Vougts väg 10, Rosengård in Malmö - Street musicians, bronze relief, 1970, Vougts väg 32, Rosengård in Malmö - Sign, bronze, 1971, Klockebacksskolan, Asarum - Event, bronze and stainless steel, 1971, Järnvägsparken, Ängelholm - Altar cabinet, wooden triptych, 1973, Hjällbo church, Gothenburg - Maria, wooden sculpture, 1978, Hjällbo Church, Gothenburg - Bollek, fountain sculpture, 1978, Nybro (completed 1990 by artist Bengt Johansson) - Bronze relief depicting the history of fishing, ABU in Svängsta - Bronze relief depicting the history of fishing, ABU-Garcia, New Jersey, USA Ekberg is represented at, among others, the Kalmar Art Museum.

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