Roland Svensson, Portrait Study Of A Man

Roland Svensson, Portrait Study Of A ManIts an enigmatic expression, his face in repose with eyes alive and focused. A bold outline describes a striking profile a strong portrayal in red chalk. This skilful portrait study by Swedish artist, Roland Svenssen (1910 2003) was created in 1930. Its been suggested that it could be a self portrait but we feel its probably more likely to be his friend, Emil Norrstrm. Norrstrm owned the portrait previously and hes referred to in several letters.

A charming portrait of a continental lady dressed in the fashion a-la-mode of the 1890s

which translates as ‘A Snaps For Dad’

Craquelure throughout and several small areas of paint loss

This evocative scene has been captured wonderfully via an intelligent composition and a keen observation of light

Heading home

It’s after the original by 19th-century folk artist

Provenance Spain

Several artworks

The portrait is signed/dated on the left and housed within a period gilt frame

Balmer was always happiest when working in his local area

The painting is signed in the lower right and housed in a frame that’s probably the original

This fine piece captures the appearance of Correggio’s work prior to a clean in 1935 when several details were removed including the rabbit on the left