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The photographer and the paper flower, 1920 or 1931. Creator: Mathilde Wigert-Osterlund
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The photographer and the paper flower, 1920 or 1931. Creator: Mathilde Wigert-Osterlund
The photographer and the paper flower, 1920 or 1931. Portrait of photographer Nils Gunnar Sundgren, born in Valbo parish in 1901, died in 1970 in Uppsala
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This portrait, titled "The Photographer and the Paper Flower," was painted by the renowned Swedish artist Mathilde Wigert-Osterlund in the 1920s or early 1930s. The subject of the painting is Nils Gunnar Sundgren, a native of Valbo parish, born in 1901, and who passed away in Uppsala in 1970. Sundgren is depicted in a thoughtful and solemn profile, seated indoors with a paper flower in his hand. The cream-colored dress shirt he wears adds a splash of color to the otherwise muted interior setting. The artist's masterful use of oil painting techniques brings the intricate details of the paper flower to life, contrasting the delicate and ephemeral nature of the bloom with the solidity of the portrait subject. The painting's title suggests a connection between the photographer and the flower, perhaps hinting at the fleeting beauty of the subjects he captured through his lens. Mathilde Wigert-Osterlund's "The Photographer and the Paper Flower" is a beautiful example of Swedish heritage art from the 20th century, showcasing the fashionable clothing trends of the time, as well as the artist's skillful use of color and composition. This painting is now part of the Gavleborg County Museum's collection and serves as a reminder of the rich artistic heritage of Sweden during the 1920s.
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