Axel Zachrison - View Over the Fields

Axel Zachrison (1884 - 1944) Sweden 

View Over the Fields, c.1920

oil on canvas
signed A.Zachrison 
original gilt wooden frame included.
unframed: 33 x 41 cm (13 x 16.1 inches)
framed: 39 x 47 cm (15.4 x 18.5 inches)

Condition: 
The painting has recently been professionally cleaned, and the frame has undergone a careful review and preservation. The frame features an elegant aged patina, adding to its charm and authenticity. The artwork is in excellent condition and ready to be displayed on the wall.

Essay:
This evocative painting by Swedish artist Axel Zachrison captures a serene yet vibrant rural scene. The composition features a vast field bathed in the warm, intense hues of a setting sun. The rich texture of the brushstrokes adds depth and movement to the green fields, which contrast beautifully with the fiery reds and oranges of the sky. A small house or barn stands in the distance, silhouetted against the glowing horizon, offering a poignant reminder of solitude and the passage of time.

The painting reflects Zachrison's mastery of color and atmosphere, qualities he honed during his studies under Carl Wilhelmson and his travels to Italy and France. Known for his depictions of Dalsland's landscapes and water views, Zachrison created works that were both decorative and deeply expressive. This piece exemplifies his ability to blend simplicity with dramatic color contrasts.

Axel Zachrison, who spent his formative years as a sailor, discovered his passion for art during his seafaring days. Guided early on by his relative, the artist Otto Hesselbom, Zachrison pursued further studies under Carl Wilhelmson between 1921 and 1922 and enriched his artistic vision through travels to Italy and France. While initially influenced by Hesselbom, Zachrison developed his own distinctive style, characterized by dynamic compositions and bold use of color. He exhibited widely, with notable solo exhibitions in Åmål, Ed, and Vänersborg.