Modernist Nude Painting - 'In the Sauna' by Erling Johansson

A stunning modernist composition by Swedish artist Erling Johansson (b. 1934) entitled 'I Bastun' ('In The Sauna') - a portrait of a female nude. A painting that captivates with wonderful movement and intriguing stylistic expression, it features a beautiful palette of soft pinks, blues and greens with pops of bright yellow.

Oil on canvas, signed and dated 1969. Titled on verso. Presented in its original simple wooden studio frame.

Dimensions including frame:
Height: 75 cm
Width: 62 cm

Dimensions not including frame:
Height: 73 cm
Width: 60 cm
All measurements are approximate.

CONDITION NOTE:
Painting in very good vintage condition. Light signs of age-related wear to original frame.

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
Erling Johansson born 1934, at Sarisvaara, Lappland, is a Swedish painter, sculptor and filmmaker. He was born in the far North and brought up in a Laestadian family. In this small settler village it was forbidden to paint, sing, listen to music. Erling Johansson eventually entered the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm, was praised among colleagues and received public decorations, alternated with major international exhibitions. Erling Johansson was an elected and active member of the legendary ”Arbetsgruppen för film” which included internationally renowned Swedish poets and artists such as Öyvind Fahlström and Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd in the 1950s, 60s and 70s.

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