Mid-Century Still Life of Flowers Painting by Uno Vallman

A wonderful still life painting of flowers in a vase by renowned Swedish artist Uno Vallman (1913-2004). A vibrant painting bursting with movement in this artist's unmistakable naive and colourful style.

This painting is an early example of Uno Vallman's work. Vallman became known as one of the 'Men of 1947' and was one of a group of artists responsible for moving art forwards into a modern age in Scandinavia.

Oil on board, signed and dated 1949, presented in a white painted frame.

Dimensions including frame:
Height: 36 cm
Width: 31 cm
Depth: 3.5 cm

Dimensions not including frame:
Height: 27 cm
Width: 22 cm
All measurements are approximate.

CONDITION NOTE:
Vintage painting in very good condition. Some signs of light wear to the frame commensurate with age and use.

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
Uno Vallman (Norrala, 24 March 1913 – Stockholm, 5 September 2004) was a Swedish painter. Vallman studied at the Royal Institute of Art in Stockholm and developed a colourful naivist style of painting under the influence of Isaac Grünewald and Sven Erixson. His breakthrough came with the Ung konst ("Young art") exhibition in Stockholm in 1947. He later learned to know the Danish artist Asger Jorn, whose influence made Vallman develop a more abstract style. Uno Vallman was one of the original members of the avantgarde movement called COBRA which included artists like Karel Appel and Corneille. Uno Vallman travelled a lot for studies to Italy, Spain, North Africa, China, Rumania, Mexico, Russia and the USA.

Vallman lived in Paris for several years from 1940–1960. During these years he got acquainted with none other than Marc Chagall. Marc Chagall on his behalf was in contact with the artist Miro. He learned a lot of them. Chagall and Vallman had an exhibition in 1952 in the USA. Uno Vallman became known as one of the 'Men of 1947' and was one of a group of artists responsible for moving art forwards into a modern age in Scandinavia. The 'Men of 1947' was a group of artists who had an exhibition together during 1947. During the 1960s Vallman was described as the "Picasso of the North" by French art critics.

Uno Valmann's art was not only art but was considered a way of living called 'Valmanismen'. In 1968 Uno Vallman was invited to represent Scandinavia together with August Strindberg and Edvard Munch for a modern art exhibition in Mexico City as part of the Olympics.

Uno Vallman's works are included in the Swedish National Museum, The Swedish Modern Museum and other museums. His works are also included in the collections of Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter and the Tessin Institute in Paris.

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