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Fishing Boats in Village Harbour Oil Painting 1952
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Fishing Boats in Village Harbour Oil Painting 1952

1940 - 1960
Description

An expressive, richly textured Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian oil painting on panel depicting fishing boats resting in a coastal village harbour.

Painted in 1952 by the Swedish listed artist Arnold 'Nolle' Svensson (1915-2008), this piece captures a quintessential Nordic seaside scene with charming colourful cottages nestled in the background.

Svensson was known for his love of marine subjects, and this early work showcases his characteristic impasto brushwork, building layer and form with thick, visible palette work.

The colour palette balances soft earthy tones with vibrant accents of crimson, ochre and warm slate.

Signed and dated by the artist.

Housed in its original vintage wooden frame. Ready to hang.

72cm x 61cm x 3cm.

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The Antiques Hound has dated this Mid Century Harbour Painting to the 1950s.

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An expressive, richly textured Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian oil painting on panel depicting fishing boats resting in a coastal village harbour.
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Painted in 1952 by the Swedish listed artist Arnold 'Nolle' Svensson (1915-2008), this piece captures a quintessential Nordic seaside scene with charming colourful cottages nestled in the background.
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fig 1. A framed mid-century oil painting depicting a harbour scene with grounded fishing boats and small coastal village houses rendered in textured impasto strokes and muted earth tones.
fig 1. Fishing Boats in Village Harbour Oil Painting 1952

Svensson was known for his love of marine subjects, and this early work showcases his characteristic impasto brushwork, building layer and form with thick, visible palette work.

The colour palette balances soft earthy tones with vibrant accents of crimson, ochre and warm slate.

Signed and dated by the artist.

Housed in its original vintage wooden frame. Ready to hang.

72cm x 61cm x 3cm.

Date of Manufacture

The Antiques Hound has dated this Mid Century Harbour Painting to the 1950s.

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Archive I A framed mid-century oil painting depicting a harbour scene with grounded fishing boats and small coastal village houses rendered in textured impasto strokes and muted earth tones.

Fishing Boats in Village Harbour Oil Painting 1952

Archive II A framed mid-century oil painting depicting a harbour scene with grounded fishing boats and small coastal village houses rendered in textured impasto strokes and muted earth tones. View II
Archive III A framed mid-century oil painting depicting a harbour scene with grounded fishing boats and small coastal village houses rendered in textured impasto strokes and muted earth tones. View III
Archive IV A framed mid-century oil painting depicting a harbour scene with grounded fishing boats and small coastal village houses rendered in textured impasto strokes and muted earth tones. View IV
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A framed mid-century oil painting depicting a harbour scene with grounded fishing boats and small coastal village houses rendered in textured impasto strokes and muted earth tones.
Fishing Boats in Village Harbour Oil Painting 1952
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A framed mid-century oil painting depicting a harbour scene with grounded fishing boats and small coastal village houses rendered in textured impasto strokes and muted earth tones.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialOil Paint, Canvas, Wood
  • ColourMuted Earth Tones
  • MotifsImpasto texture, Maritime harbour scene, Wooden moulding frame, Muted colour palette

This mid-century modern Scandinavian oil painting on panel dates from 1952 and depicts fishing boats resting in a coastal village harbour. Created by the Swedish artist Arnold 'Nolle' Svensson, the work captures a Nordic seaside scene with cottages nestled in the background, employing thick visible palette work with an impasto texture. The composition uses a muted earth tone colour palette balanced with crimson, ochre, and warm slate, housed in an original vintage stepped wooden moulding frame. Measuring 72 cm by 61 cm by 3 cm, the work carries the artist's signature and date. Suitable for residential interiors, this piece hangs effectively above a sideboard in a living room, dining area, or hallway to establish a coastal retreat aesthetic. The textured surface and muted tones complement neutral wall colours and natural wood furnishings in domestic spaces.

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Mid-century marine paintings from the post-war era typically blend impressionist light studies with expressionist impasto technique, depicting coastal scenes, harbours, and fishing vessels using structured brushwork and simplified architectural forms.

Mid-20th-century artists commonly applied heavy body oil paints onto stretched linen canvas, cotton duck, or hardboard panels, often paired with wide wooden moulding frames painted in neutral muted tones.

Authentic period pieces exhibit natural craquelure, subtle oxidisation on the reverse of the canvas or board, hand-carved or layered wooden framing, and signatures accompanied by date inscriptions.

Position the painting as a focal point above a timber sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table, pairing it with modern minimalist decor or natural oak textures to balance the painted impasto surface.

Dust the artwork gently using a clean, soft-bristled dry brush, avoid displaying in direct sunlight or humid environments, and refrain from using liquid cleaners or water directly on the paint surface.
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