Modernist still life depicting flowers in a vase, a pitcher, a cup, and an open book, executed in an expressive colourist style. Oil on canvas, signed and dated 1960.
Material: Oil on canvas.
Dimensions: Visual size 30 × 43 cm, total size 39 × 51 cm.
Period: 1960.
Condition: In excellent condition with minor signs of wear.
Bio:
Eyvind Olesen (1907–1995) was a Danish painter associated with the modernist tradition in Danish art. He was particularly known for landscapes, still lifes, and interiors, distinguished by a confident use of colour and expressive brushwork. His paintings combine lyrical atmosphere with balanced compositions, and his works continue to be appreciated for their vibrant palette and sensitive interpretation of everyday subjects.