Sam Uhrdin, Vid Bandstolen

Sam Uhrdin, Vid BandstolenThis mid 20th century oil painting by Swedish artist, Sam Uhrdin (1886 1964), depicts a woman undertaking crafts by a window. Uhrdin was an accomplished painter of scenes, portraits, and landscapes. A wooden interior creaks with the rhythm of endeavour as sunlight cascades between curtains. Beyond, two open doors lead through to a kitchen with a tantalising glimpse of a radiant garden. Its a quiet moment captured with sensitivity. Born in Tasbck,

We may never know the true story but it’s certainly a fascinating piece

And the sinuous copse on the far left that guides the eye towards a veiled horizon

it’s a still life in itself

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It’s interesting that

clutching an easel

as numerous scenes include patrons pondering over a selection of works on paper

The painting is signed in the lower right and bears an exhibition label in the lower left

Mérite was a celebrated sculptor

If you turn 180 degrees

It’s likely that Richardt sketched the scene during his earlier travels around the Mississippi River