Abstract modernist oil painting of a two boats on land, with a wild and wavy sea in the background. Oil on canvas, signed.
Carl Berndtsson (1902-1982) used only a few brush strokes to create this tranquil sea side scene. He uses different shades of gray for the boats, sky and beach, while using very bright green and turquoise hues to highlight the sea, adding another layer and depth. Some highlighted details in pink and red.
The painting is surface cleaned and comes with a complementary, well-suited vintage wooden frame. Both painting and frame may show some age-related wear and tear, which largely contributes to their charm. The best way to see this is through the photos, so study them because they form the description.
Size: 70 x 53 cm (with frame)
About the artist:
As a painter, Carl Berndtsson was self-taught. He learned the trade during study trips to England, Belgium, France and South Africa. Berndtsson participated in exhibitions of the Skåne Art Association in 1935–1937, of the Swedish Arts Council in 1940, and had individual exhibitions in Stockholm and Köping. He created still lifes, flowers, mountain landscapes. Examples of his work are held in public collections including the Kristianstad Museum, Helsingborg Museum, Landskrona Museum and Höganäs Museum.
