One of the finest portraits I have owned, this oil on canvas is the epitome of art deco clarity in composition and palette. A rare painter on the market, Arvid Fougstedt’s work does appear to be consistent in quality but none that I can find come close to this wonderful example. The subject’s delicacy of poise and relaxed demeanour is at odds with her direct, compelling gaze. Sadly her story will remain lost in time, instead her image remains as a wonderful archetype for Swedish womanhood of the interwar years.

To read more about the painter Arvid Fougstedt please click here – Arvid Fougstedt Page