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Gustaf Magnusson, Needlework - Oil Painting

1920 - 1940
Sold 29 January 2025 · Brave Fine Art
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This charming mid-20th-century oil painting by Swedish artist Gustaf Magnusson (1890-1957) depicts two female friends sitting at a table within a tastefully decorated interior. Magnusson was a celebrated painter and engraver, predominantly known for portraits and scenes.

Dressed in blue and beige, she’s absorbed in her craft - occasionally glancing across the table towards a young lady in green. Her friend is reading, maybe engrossed in a novel or studying a paper ahead of an exam. The scene is rendered exceptionally well with careful attention to the various light effects - note the reflections from the chairs and the various folds in the outfits. The composition is a challenging one, yet delivered with finesse.

Born in Stockholm, Magnusson was a respected contributor to the Swedish art scene. Following his schooling, he trained at the Royal Swedish Academy before heading further afield to broaden his experience. He studied next in Denmark, Norway, Germany and Italy to cap an extensive academic record.

An accomplished portraitist, his efforts culminated in several commissions from the Swedish Royal Family including portraits for both King Gustav VI Adolf and Prince Eugen. In addition, he produced several large-scale paintings for public buildings, such as the concert hall in Gothenburg.

As he grew older, his finest works were often those produced within quiet domestic settings - impromptu passing moments preserved for eternity. With a combination of keen draughtsmanship and harmonious tones, he elevated these candid vignettes to a level worth treasuring.

He’s represented at the Nationalmuseum, the Moderna Museet, the British Museum, and the Uffizi in Florence.

Signed in the lower left and framed.

Learn more about Gustaf Magnusson in our directory.

Medium: Oil on wood

Overall size: 29” x 25” / 74cm x 63cm

Year of creation: 1941

Provenance: Private collection, Malmö, Sweden.

Condition: Cleaned. Frame in good condition with minor age-related wear.

Our reference: BRV2029

Date of Manufacture

Brave Fine Art has dated this Gustaf Magnusson Oil Painting to the 1940s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1117081
Description
This charming mid-20th-century oil painting by Swedish artist Gustaf Magnusson (1890-1957) depicts two female friends sitting at a table within a tastefully decorated interior. Magnusson was a celebrated painter and engraver, predominantly known for portraits and scenes.
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Dressed in blue and beige, she’s absorbed in her craft - occasionally glancing across the table towards a young lady in green.
Brave Fine Art

Her friend is reading, maybe engrossed in a novel or studying a paper ahead of an exam. The scene is rendered exceptionally well with careful attention to the various light effects - note the reflections from the chairs and the various folds in the outfits. The composition is a challenging one, yet delivered with finesse.

fig 1. An framed oil painting depicting two figures engaged in needlework inside a domestic interior with a bookshelf.
fig 1. Gustaf Magnusson, Needlework - Oil Painting

Born in Stockholm, Magnusson was a respected contributor to the Swedish art scene. Following his schooling, he trained at the Royal Swedish Academy before heading further afield to broaden his experience. He studied next in Denmark, Norway, Germany and Italy to cap an extensive academic record.

fig 2. An framed oil painting depicting two figures engaged in needlework inside a domestic interior with a bookshelf.
fig 2. Gustaf Magnusson, Needlework - Oil Painting

An accomplished portraitist, his efforts culminated in several commissions from the Swedish Royal Family including portraits for both King Gustav VI Adolf and Prince Eugen. In addition, he produced several large-scale paintings for public buildings, such as the concert hall in Gothenburg.

fig 3. An framed oil painting depicting two figures engaged in needlework inside a domestic interior with a bookshelf.
fig 3. Gustaf Magnusson, Needlework - Oil Painting

As he grew older, his finest works were often those produced within quiet domestic settings - impromptu passing moments preserved for eternity. With a combination of keen draughtsmanship and harmonious tones, he elevated these candid vignettes to a level worth treasuring.

fig 4. An framed oil painting depicting two figures engaged in needlework inside a domestic interior with a bookshelf.
fig 4. Gustaf Magnusson, Needlework - Oil Painting

He’s represented at the Nationalmuseum, the Moderna Museet, the British Museum, and the Uffizi in Florence.

Signed in the lower left and framed.

Learn more about Gustaf Magnusson in our directory.

Medium: Oil on wood

fig 5. An framed oil painting depicting two figures engaged in needlework inside a domestic interior with a bookshelf.
fig 5. Gustaf Magnusson, Needlework - Oil Painting

Overall size: 29” x 25” / 74cm x 63cm

Year of creation: 1941

Provenance: Private collection, Malmö, Sweden.

Condition: Cleaned. Frame in good condition with minor age-related wear.

Our reference: BRV2029

Date of Manufacture

Brave Fine Art has dated this Gustaf Magnusson Oil Painting to the 1940s.

Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1117081
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An framed oil painting depicting two figures engaged in needlework inside a domestic interior with a bookshelf.
Gustaf Magnusson, Needlework - Oil Painting
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An framed oil painting depicting two figures engaged in needlework inside a domestic interior with a bookshelf.
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  • ObjectFine Art
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleMid-Century Realism
  • MaterialOil paint, Canvas, Wood, Linen
  • ColourMuted Multi-colour
  • MotifsFigurative scene, Interior setting, Expressive brushwork
  • SizeH 63 cm (25 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

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Mid-20th-century Swedish oil paintings often focus on domestic realism, interior scenes, and soft lighting, capturing everyday life with muted palettes and expressive brushwork.

Traditional pieces were typically created using oil paints on stretched linen or canvas, often housed in hand-carved and gilded wooden frames with linen liners.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the canvas texture, pigment oxidisation, artist signatures, framing construction, and any exhibition labels or stamps on the reverse.

This piece works well as a focal point in a study or living room, paired with traditional wooden furniture or balanced against clean, neutral walls to highlight its historical narrative.

Keep paintings out of direct sunlight and away from humidity fluctuations, avoiding chemical cleaners on the canvas while periodically dusting the frame with a soft, dry cloth.
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