Herje Gustav Rydberg, View Of Klara, Stockholm

Herje Gustav Rydberg, View Of Klara, StockholmA light filled view across rooftops in Klara, Stockholm, by Swedish painter, Herje (Hrje) Gustav Rydberg (1927 2003). We love the almost illustrative nature of this architectural landscape painting. Its interesting that Rydberg chose to paint Klara at this point in time just a few years prior to a period of urban renewal which saw the demolition of many small shops and workshops. Perhaps he was trying to capture its old charm before the wrecking ball

which is a pose often associated with Napoleon I

perhaps a little resistance to having her portrait painted

You may notice a few marks but we believe these could be original

Undoubtedly

the Reverend examined the canvas more closely and soon noticed the faint outline of a head

A fine early 19th-century portrait of a gentleman wearing a white shirt and necktie under a handsome black coat with puffed sleeves

Emil Clahr (1905-1983) has used a broad brush and a light palette

Size 8” x 10” / 20cm x 25cm

But dig a little deeper and it’s potentially an early example of plein air painting

white cravat

17¼” x 20½” / 44cm x 53cm

Overall size: 20” x 14½” / 51cm x 37cm