Mid Century Oil Painting by Owe Wessbohn Sweden

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Original Mid Century Framed Oil Painting by Owe Wessbohn


When I saw the corner of this piece I knew right away that it would be a fantastic piece. I saw the glow of colors in the bottom right corner behind some other paintings that were stacked against a wall in an old shop and had to pull it out to see it immediately. It's the thrill of the hunt. I sort through so many hundreds of pieces of art when out just to find a few. It's a very dirty job actually but when I come across pieces such as this one it makes it all worth while.  I am really torn about having this one listed or keeping it myself. 

The colors are so fantastic. Clear and vibrant in the foreground with more muted colors in the back give this painting life. You can feel the heaviness of the cart the man is pushing. The heaviness is accentuated by the composition form of a triangle. The man's back and the angle of the rocks towards the center create a heaviness and solidity to the subject matter. Owe Wessbohn was familiar with this subject matter. He was from an area with heavy mining. 

Mid century original oil painting by listed artist Owe Wessbohn (1913-1996) Sweden. Dated 1950. Very colorful and dynamic oil painting of a man pushing a cart most likely in a mine. Superb use of color and paint application makes this painting a pleasure to hang on any wall. Very striking. Owe Wessbohn is represented in both Malmö Museum and in the Ystad Art Museum, Sweden. Painted on board. Framed and ready to hang. Painting is in very good condition and frame shows minor wear. 


Painting Measures 27cm H x 34 cm W 
Frame Measures: 42cm H x 49cm W


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