Mid-Century Modern “The Human Condition” Vintage Swedish Figurative Oil Painting, Framed

THE HUMAN CONDITION
Size: 54 x 44 cm (including frame)
Oil on canvas

A wonderfully executed mid-century composition that portrays a poignant scene within the confines of an interior setting, painted in oil onto canvas.

The central figure, slouched upon a chair, rests his head on a table, evoking a sense of fatigue or melancholy.

Bold, black lines delineate the silhouettes of the figure and surrounding objects, accentuating their forms against the backdrop.

The room’s walls are adorned with patterned long stripes, echoed in the legs of the table and the pants worn by the figure, creating a cohesive visual harmony.

Long, smooth brushstrokes imbue the painting with a tranquil atmosphere, while the colour palette, composed of subdued shades of brown, yellow, and red, evoke a subtle warmth that envelops the scene.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame. There is some very light craquelure to the paint surface but the paint layer is stable. There are some marks on the outermost edges of the painting. It is in good condition otherwise. The frame has some scuffs.