Sam Uhrdin

"Making Tea”, interior kitchen scene of a Swedish woman, original oil on canvas

Circa 1940

This is an original unique oil painting by the artist, Edward Antoon Portielje, a late nineteenth-, early twentieth-century Belgian painter from Antwerp, who showed an interest in se...

Bernard Pothast (1882-1966) Although born in Belgium in 1882, Bernard Pothast was the...

Sam Uhrdin (Swedish School, 1886-1964) Sam Uhrdin was born in 1886 in the Swedish town of Siljasnas to the north-west of St...

This beautiful oil on canvas painting of two women conversing in the kitchen is circa 1920 and is by the artist Edward Antoon Portielje (1861, Antwerp - 1949) who was a Belgian genre painter. He was born to the painter, Jan Portielje...

This is an original unique oil painting by the artist. Bernard Pothast was born on 30th November, 1882 in Hal, Belgium. He studied painting at the Rijksakademie in Amsterdam between ...

This colourful and warm-toned oil on canvas painting entitled ‘Femme à la lampe’ (Woman under candlelight) is an abstract figurative genre work that is circa the 20th Century and is ...

Oil on canvas Canvas size: 12 x 10 inches Framed size: 18.25 x 16 inches Signed lower left

This painting features a young girl sitting on a chair in a dimly lit room, illuminated by the soft glow of an orange-tinted ceiling lamp. This painting captures the essence of the candle-light genre of art, which originated in the 17th century and was popularized by Dutch and Flemish artists. The candle-light paintings were characterized by the use of a single source of light, which was usually a candle, and were often accompanied by the inclusion of reflective surfaces such as mirrors, to create an ambiance of warmth and intimacy. Weise's painting is a beautiful example of this genre, as he uses the same technique of a single source of light to create a sense of depth and realism in the painting. The girl in the painting is dressed in a vibrant red dress and white stockings, and her expression suggests a moment of contemplation. On the table, there is a photo frame, perhaps containing a picture of someone dear to her, and its reflection is visible in the mirror in the background. The piano on the right side of the painting is in shadow, while above it is a portrait painting with a golden frame, which adds to the ambiance of the room. Karl Weise was a renowned painter known for his exceptional use of light and shadow in his paintings, which created a mesmerizing play of light that evoked a sense of depth and realism in his work. His paintings were highly appreciated during his lifetime, and they continue to be admired today for their timeless beauty and artistic merit. In conclusion, Karl Weise's painting is a beautiful example of the candle-light genre of art. The use of a single source of light creates a warm and intimate ambiance, while the shadows add depth and dimension to the painting. The young girl's expression and the inclusion of the photo frame and portrait painting add a sense of storytelling to the painting, making it a truly captivating classic artwork...

Painting Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy. Signed on the front side and accompanied by a Certificate of Auth...

"Ojulari" is a series of three (3) paintings which does have a similarity of a big eyeball. Ojulari simply means "Exterior Appearance" of a person. There is one Yoruba adage that s...

Vague is a piece that speaks in the dichotomy system of ideas intended to explain the division of human nature and perspective. The Journey of life and the creation of the world in t...

PAUL Size: 58.5 x 53 cm (including frame) Oil on canvas A striking and expressive mid-century portrait painting, executed in oil onto canvas. The composition depicts a male figure ...