This charming mid-20th-century gouache by Swedish artist Gottfrid Olsson (1890-1979) depicts a colourful street in La Ciotat, France.Situated in Provence, La Ciotat is a quaint 17th-century coastal town with a rich history. It’s close to Marseille but much quieter than its neighbouring city. A perfect Summer escape for artists seeking to work under radiant Mediterranean skies.Gottfrid Ernst Julius Olsson was an accomplished painter of landscapes, coastal scenes and still lifes. Hailing from the proud region of Skåne, his spirited depictions of Scanian scenery and everyday life were popular with the local public. He trained at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts and soon began exhibiting with Skåne''s art association. During the early part of his career, his style, particularly his enamel-like colouring, caused quite a sensation.In 1923, a critic described him as “a personality who has something of his own to say, who takes art seriously and does not want to appear withou...