Carl Johansson - Landscape View, Ramsele, 1915
Regular price €2.700Carl Johansson (1863-1944) Sweden
Landscape View, Ramsele, 1915
oil on canvas
signed and dated Carl Johansson 1915
unframed 58 x 70 cm (22.8 x 27.6 inches)
framed 69 x 82 cm (27.2 x 32.3 inches)
Essay:
This painting by Carl Johansson captures the scenic beauty of Ramsele, featuring the Faxälven river winding through a typical Niplandskap. The Niplandskap, characteristic of Sollefteå, was shaped during the retreat of the Ice Age, when the Ångermanälven and Faxälven rivers shifted course repeatedly. Their streams carved the distinctive steep sandbanks, known as "nipor," leaving open plains nestled between these formations. Nipor are built from fine-grained sand and soil, creating an iconic landscape. From the vantage point of the Granvågsniporna Nature Reserve, visitors can enjoy sweeping views of one of Ådalen's most picturesque areas.
Carl Johansson, born in Härnösand, is celebrated for his portrayal of Nordic landscapes, earning him the title "Norrlandsmålaren." Influenced by French Impressionists such as Claude Monet and Camille Pissarro, Johansson transitioned from meticulously detailed traditional scenes to atmospheric works with a distinct Nordic sensibility. His mature style often employed cooler tones and a hallmark ultramarine palette, a feature that earned him the affectionate nickname "Ultramarin-Johansson."
Johansson’s distinguished career included studies at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts and exhibitions at major international venues, including the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris and the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition. His works are represented in prominent collections, such as the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm and Kalmar Konstmuseum.
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