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Severin Nilson
Severin Nilson Scandinavian Archipelago at Sunset Oil Painting

Early 1900s

$4,594.22
£3,406.89
€3,900VAT Included
CA$6,414.60
A$6,508.37
CHF 3,717.99
MX$78,800.12
NOK 43,679.31
SEK 43,621.46
DKK 29,737.17

About the Item

Severin Nilson (1846–1918) Sweden Archipelago at Sunset signed lower right Severin Nilson oil on canvas unframed 40 × 70 cm (15.7 × 27.6 in) framed 52 × 82 cm (20.5 × 32.3 in) Provenance: Private collection, Skåne, Sweden Essay: The painting demonstrates Severin Nilson’s sensitivity to mood and seasonal light. Rather than focusing on topographical precision, he constructs the composition through color and atmosphere. The dark silhouettes of trees create depth and structure, while the warm reflections across the water become the emotional center of the scene. The contrast between the cool shadows of the foreground and the glowing horizon gives the landscape both calmness and intensity. Severin Nilson was born in Asige in Halland in 1846 and belongs to the generation of Swedish painters active during the transition from academic naturalism toward a more atmospheric and nationally rooted landscape painting. He initially studied decorative painting before continuing his education at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm. During the 1870s he traveled extensively in Europe, particularly in Germany and France, experiences that broadened his artistic outlook and brought him into contact with contemporary developments in landscape painting. Although Nilson is often associated with his depictions of rural life and interiors from Halland, landscape remained an important part of his artistic production throughout his career. His works frequently emphasize quiet moments in nature rather than dramatic spectacle. Evening light, reflective water and softly shifting atmospheres recur throughout his paintings, revealing an artist deeply attentive to the emotional qualities of the Nordic landscape. What makes the present work particularly appealing is its restrained emotional tone. The sunset is radiant yet never theatrical, and the stillness of the water creates an almost meditative atmosphere. Nilson succeeds in capturing that brief northern moment when daylight lingers late into the evening and the entire landscape appears suspended between light and darkness.
  • Creator:
    Severin Nilson (1846 - 1918, Swedish)
  • Creation Year:
    Early 1900s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.48 in (52 cm)Width: 32.29 in (82 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The painting is in fine condition with age related wear. The frame is in good condition with a few older restorations.
  • Gallery Location:
    Stockholm, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1445218070192

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