Ake Wickstrom, March Day By The Pond In Vekerum, Sweden

Ake Wickstrom, March Day By The Pond In Vekerum, SwedenA chilly 20th century oil on canvas by Swedish artist, Ake Wickstrom (b. 1927). Bold expressive marks are laid down with energy and liberal use of impasto. Wickstrom has brought the scene to life with confident brushwork and a gorgeous Autumnal palette. Vekerum is a picturesque rural area in south Sweden. The painting is signed dated in the lower right and housed within a frame thats almost certainly its original. The frame is quite basic and possibly

Gustav Vermehren (1863-1931)

A worn path leads past and winds its way under several tall trees as the clouds cast their reflection onto the water below

August Weber (1817–1873)

11½” x 14½” / 28cm x 37cm

It’s housed within a simple wooden frame

three further figures appear to be window shopping

Four small buildings are silhouetted along the beach

His works are highly regarded and he’s represented at several museums and international galleries

And if you cast your eyes upwards

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