Justus Lundegård, View Of Gårdsvy, Sweden

Justus Lundegård, View Of Gårdsvy, SwedenA bright impressionistic landscape painting depicting a road with buildings in the village of Grdsvy, Sweden. The artist, Justus Evald Lundegrd (1860 1924), has used a high key palette to flood the scene with light. Its a beautiful piece that reminds us of the French impressionists. Lundegrd was a man that knew his own mind. From an early age, his father encouraged him to pursue a trade that would lead to a solid profession. But during his education,

For a while

Recently cleaned and relined

who explained how difficult it was to move when wearing such an outfit

The artist has been inspired by the great French impressionists who were well-loved when this painting was created

His work also formed part of an exhibition at the 1932 Summer Olympics

the room is rustic with the walls barely painted a light shade of blue

1924 Provenance

There’s craquelure throughout as you would expect but the paint layer is stable

The painting is signed illegibly in the lower left

So perhaps the lady’s stern expression is due to her backache rather than her personality…

We’ve discovered similar uniforms dating to the reign of Napoleon III (1852-1871)

When viewed under magnification