Mid-Century Modernist Painting by Max Gregor Carlsson
'View from Studio' - a stylish mid-century modernist painting by Swedish artist Max Gregor Carlsson (1914-1996). Beautifully painted, with lovely textural depth and an elegant colour palette. Oil on canvas, signed. Presented in the artist's original wooden frame brushed in silvery-gold.
Dimensions including frame:
Height: 52 cm
Length: 57 cm
Depth: 2.8 cm
All measurements are approximate.
CONDITION NOTE:
Vintage painting in very good condition with some light craquelure in places commensurate with age. Original frame by the artist has signs of wear, ageing and imperfections. The painting could be reframed if desired. 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
Max Gregor Carlsson was born in Malmö in 1914. He was a Swedish painter and designer. Carlsson studied at the Skåne painting school (Skånska Måalarskolan) in Malmö between 1945 and 1946 (The Skåne painting school was southern Sweden's oldest art school, founded in 1925 by the silversmith Marta af Ekenstam (1880-1939). It closed in 1988).
In 1953 Carlsson travelled to Paris to study under the French sculptor, painter, teacher and writer André Lhote (1885-1962). Carlsson exhibited at the Forumhallen Malmö (1951), Hörby Konstförening (1953), SDS-hallen Malmö (1956), at the Stockholm Salon (Stockholmssalongen) from 1958, Liljevalchs Konsthall Stockholm, Limhamns Konstförening (Art Association) and the Ystad museum (1959), the Swedish Public Art Society (Sveriges Allmänna Konstförening) between 1956 and 1967 and the Ängelholm Art Association (1964).
Carlsson was awarded the Skåne Art Association (Skånes Konstförenings Stipendiat) scholarship in 1965. Examples of Carlsson's works are held in the collections of the Malmö and Eskilstuna museums. Carlsson died in 1996, aged 82.Shipping for this item to U.K. mainland is £20. Delivery time is 3-5 working days.
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