Helge Kemner - Landscape View (Romeleåsen?)

Helge Kemner (1883-1934) Sweden

Landscape View (Romeleåsen?)

oil on canvas
signed and dated Helge Kemner 1913
unframed 66 x 90 cm (ca 25.98 x 35.43 inches)
framed 82 x 107 cm (ca 32.28 x 42.13 inches)

Provenance: 
A Swedish private collection. 

Essay:
We are pleased to present a captivating landscape painting by the Swedish artist Helge Kemner. This remarkable piece, created in 1913, offers a serene view that likely captures Romeleåsen. Known for his ability to infuse a lyrical quality into his landscapes, Kemner’s work in this painting is a testament to his skill in portraying the subtle interplay of light and atmosphere.

In this evocative landscape, Kemner portrays a tranquil scene at dusk. The horizon is adorned with a line of dark silhouettes of trees and hills, gently fading into the deepening twilight. Above, a blanket of clouds stretches across the sky, their edges softly tinged with the warm hues of the setting sun. The gentle gradients of blue and orange in the sky create a calming contrast with the darkened land below, capturing the quiet beauty of the evening as the day transitions into night. The overall composition exudes a sense of peace and stillness, inviting viewers to lose themselves in the subtle yet profound details of nature.

Helge Kemner (1883-1934) was born in Malmö, Sweden. He developed his artistic skills at the Teknisk Skole in Copenhagen between 1906 and 1907. Kemner further honed his craft through various international experiences, including stays in Munich and Dachau, an extended period in Paris in 1910, and a study tour to Italy in 1921.

Kemner's landscapes are celebrated for their lyrical quality and emotional depth. His works often highlight the scenic vistas of Romeleåsen, a region that deeply inspired him. His ability to capture the essence of the natural world with such poetic sensitivity has earned him a place in prominent collections. Notably, his work is represented in the Malmö Museum with the painting "Kvällssol" (Evening Sun) from 1917 and at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm.