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Kurt Lindon
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Street Scene Landscape Oil Painting - City Blocks

1950s

$1,448.99
£1,050
€1,246.67
CA$1,998.54
A$2,010.24
CHF 1,171.31
MX$24,491.85
NOK 13,470.85
SEK 13,818.39
DKK 9,318.06

About the Item

CITY BLOCKS Size: 45 x 53 cm (including frame) Oil on canvas A brilliantly executed mid century street scene that captures a pared-back urban landscape viewed through a distinctly modernist lens, painted in oil onto canvas by Swedish artist Kurt Lindon (1910-1985), whose works can be found in the collections at the Stockholm City Museum, Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Gothenburg Art Museum, Linköping Museum, Östersund Museum, Norrköping Art Museum, and the Borås Art Museum Low-rise buildings and taller rectangular forms are arranged in a calm, horizontal rhythm, punctuated by a slender vertical tower that anchors the composition. Sparse trees and simplified street elements suggest human presence without overt narrative, lending the scene a quiet, contemplative mood. Executed in a restrained modernist style, the painting favours structure and balance over detail. Architectural forms are reduced to blocks of colour, with an emphasis on proportion, negative space, and the interplay between verticals and horizontals. The perspective feels gently flattened, reinforcing the mid-century aesthetic and its departure from strict realism. The colour palette is subtle and sophisticated: soft greys, chalky whites, muted blues, olive greens, and warm earthy browns are offset by occasional touches of brick red and mustard. These tonal contrasts create depth while maintaining an overall sense of harmony and calm. Brushstrokes are confident yet economical: broad, flat applications of paint define buildings and streets, while lighter, slightly textured strokes add movement and variation across the surface. The paint handling feels deliberate, allowing the composition and colour relationships to carry the emotional weight of the work. This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary ridged gilt frame. The painting is in very good vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffs. Please note all of the artworks we sell are vintage and unless otherwise stated, their condition is typical for their age. This can sometimes include slight changes in colour, yellowing to the varnish, and minor bumps and bruises. We have tried to include as many close-up photos as possible. Should you need more photos or wish to ask us more questions regarding an item's condition, feel free to contact us, we are always happy to help.
  • Creator:
    Kurt Lindon (1910 - 1985, Swedish)
  • Creation Year:
    1950s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)Width: 20.87 in (53 cm)
  • Medium:
    Oil,Canvas
  • Movement & Style:
    Modern
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary ridged gilt frame. The painting is in very good vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffs.
  • Gallery Location:
    Bristol, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1869217562022

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