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The Only Thing That Should Come Between You and Your Artwork

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Since I started selling "vintage art" way back before it was even a trend in 2013 there has been an explosion of vintage art sellers online. It's become trendy to offer advice and for some reason I've been seeing a LOT of posts lately about how to clean paintings. Much to my horror there are many well meaning but not so great recommendations being made. Here is my number one rule and it's simple: ONLY USE A FEATHER DUSTER! Please do not use a "soft cloth" or microfiber cloth. Paint becomes brittle with time and a gentle clean with a cloth could lift or snap that paint right off especially if the paint is applied thickly (impasto is the correct term. You've probably read it a million times in my painting descriptions). Also, avoid water, any liquids or soaps unless you absolutely know what you're doing. Remember oil and water doesn't mix. It may turn out ok but I wouldn't risk it. And once you start cleaning you can't stop. A painting
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 Fab Moody Mid Century Seascape by Einar Emland I can't believe this hasn't been snapped up yet! A fantastic moody expressionist seascape oil painting by, Swedish painter and listed artist, Einar Emland. E Emland studied painting with Jules Schyl at Tekniska Skolan, and with Wilhelm Grüttrud in Oslo, with Rostrup Bøyesen in Copenhagen and at Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris 1946-1951.    Emland liked to depict everyday people and happenings and believed that art should available to everyone not just the wealthy.  Emland was a very productive painter other depicting faceless figures, landscapes and still lifes. He is represented in many museum collections His paintings are often compared to Edvard Munch, Carl Kylberg, Emil Nolde, Camille Corot and Jean François Millet. eland is represented in many public and museum collections in Sweden.  Thick paint application and great color usage. Signed lower right. Comes in original gold frame which shows wea

Original Oil Painting by Listed Artist Ragnar Lindquist Sweden

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Large mid century original oil painting signed by Swedish artist Ragnar Lindquist (1906-1986). Beautiful still life with terracotta bust in clear bright colors rendered in an impressionistic style. There is no hesitation in the paint strokes that were applied making this a solid painting on so many levels. This painting just glows! Painting is in its original custom frame which shows some wear. Ready to hang! Available at  www.vintageartroom.com

Vintage Art Oil Painting by Torsten Rydén Sweden

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Click here to purchase or for more information. International shipping available Vintage framed oil painting by listed artist Torsten Rydén (1910-1985). Striking interior scene in harmonious colors painted with a sure hand with a nice use of light. Excellent and interesting composition using loose but carefully-placed marks create a vitality in this painting that isn't lost on the viewer. A very striking painting in person.  Materials: Oil on linen canvas Measurements: Frame: 63cm high x 41cm wide Painting measures: 55cm H x 33cm W Condition: Good condition. Frame shows some wear.

Vintage Seascape Oil Painting by Listed Artist Eda Douscha 1929

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Swedish Vintage Oil Painting by Listed Artist Eda Douscha 1929 Click Here For More Information and Pricing Original vintage seascape oil painting dated 1929 by Eda Douscha (1879-1967), listed artist, Sweden. Eda studied in Paris at Académie Colarossi and other art schools in Europe and Sweden. Very beautiful impressionistic coastal painting with confident brush strokes showing bravura and excellent understanding of color and color usage making the subject matter appear realistic and add great depth to the painting that draws the viewer into the scene. The repetition of colors in the composition unifies the painting and provides contrast between the lights, darks and textures in the sea and rocks. A very lovely painting in person. Materials: Oil on canvas and frame Overall Measurements including frame: 59 cm W x 58 cm H Painting Condition: Good condition. Comes in original frame which does show some wear. 

Vintage Seascape Oil Painting from Sweden by Alf Ivar

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 Vintage Seascape Oil Painting  by Alf Ivar Andersson  SOLD Click Here to Purchase or For More Information I like this painting for its simplicity in color and shapes. The artist used a limited color palette which  gives the painting nice color harmony. Staying away from sharp color he didn't go overboard in putting a bunch of details which lets the eye glide around the canvas. I think this lends the painting an overall feeling of tranquility. A successful painting.  Lovely stunning vintage seascape from Sweden signed Alf Ivar by Alf Ivar Andersson (b1914) from Gothenburg, Sweden. Impressionist style seascape in harmonious tones with confident paint application applied in thick strokes and superb use of color. This painting is stunning in person. Oil on panel. Includes original frame which shows minor wear.  Measurements: Painting including frame measures: 50cm H x 60cm W  Condition: Good condition If you are interested in more than one painting I can so

Erik Olson Original Mid Century Print Sweden

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Erik Olson Original Mid Century Print Sweden Click Here for More Information or to Purchase  I am continuously surprised and sometimes a bit saddened by what is available in charity shops and flea markets here in Sweden. Some of the artwork that I sell online at   Vintage Art Room   is found at "loppis" (flea market) here. When I am at "loppisar" (plural for flea market!) I have to sort through a lot of artwork- it's a very dirty job actually. I think that for every 100-150 paintings I look at I am lucky to find one good one. The Swede's were quite prolific painters both amateurs and professional up until about the 70's. I don't find much work produced in the 80's and on.  When I come across pieces like this print mid century print by Erik Olson of the Swedish art circle Halmstadgruppen I am amazed.  There is a museum here in Sweden devoted solely to the Halmstad Group called Mjellby Art Museum . The museum says that the Halmstad G