Carl Skånberg - Kastellet, View of Kastellholmen from SkeppsholmenCarl Sknberg (18501883) Sweden Kastellet, View of Kastellholmen from Skeppsholmen, c. late 1870s signed lower rightoil on canvasunframed 37 50 cm (14. 6 19. 7 in)framed 51. 5 63 cm (20. 3 24. 8 in) This painting depicts Kastellholmen as seen from Skeppsholmen, rendered under a moonlit sky. The fortress tower of Kastellet rises in silhouette against drifting clouds, its solid mass anchoring the composition. Around the island, some sailing vessels and

This particular portrait of the young girl with the flower crown is just one example of Richet's exceptional talent

Paintings from this period show that he was capable of integrating animals into larger compositions

yet their inclusion is essential

Albert Larsson

illuminating the flowering branches of fruit trees that dominate the upper canvas with soft pink and white hues

He succeeded Eyvind Johnson in seat number 11 of the Swedish Academy and directed the Thielska Gallery for 20 years

signed and dated Herman Österlund 1916

Condition Report: The painting is in very good condition with bright and clear colors

indicating a keen attention to light effects and the transient qualities of the landscape

evoke a sense of peaceful solitude

signed Ferd Fagerlin

This painting exemplifies Abrahamsson's skill in portraying natural light and his keen eye for capturing the serene beauty of the Swedish landscape