The Stone Quarry – Tor Hörlin – 1951 - 54 x 36 cm

Modernist oil painting of a landscape with grass and rocks and a stone crusher. Oil on panel, signed and dated (1951).

This landscape is characterized by clean color panes and an atmospheric depiction of light. Hörlin embraces bold colors (ochres and purples next to the gray of the rocks) and form, emphasizing that the ambiance of the painting is more important than the perfect depiction of the stone crusher.

The painting is cleaned and comes with a complimentary  wooden frame. Both painting and frame are in good vintage condition but 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: 54 x 36 cm (with frame)

About the Artist:

Tor Hörlin (1899-1985) studied at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts from 1919 to 1923. He was later head teacher at the School of Arts, Crafts and Design in decorative painting. He has executed a number of major decorative paintings in both public and private buildings. Hörlin had several solo exhibitions and has participated in Swedish exhibitions in Copenhagen, Oslo, Rome, Venice, Tehran and Baghdad. His art is represented at the National Museum and Moderna Museet in Stockholm, as well as at the Gothenburg Museum of Art, Malmö Museum, Norrköping Art Museum and Örebro County Museum.