Wilhelm Dahlbom, Farmyard Scene With Geese

Wilhelm Dahlbom, Farmyard Scene With GeeseA charming early 20th century farmyard scene by Swedish painter, Wilhelm Stephan Dahlbom (1855 1928). It depicts an older lady sitting on a wooden fence while feeding three geese. Dahlbom studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm and was known primarily for his landscapes. Hes represented at the Swedish National Museum, Malm Art Museum and the Swedish State's portrait collection at Gripsholm Castle. The painting is signed dated in the lower

The artist has captured her wistful expression and enigmatic smile beautifully

18” x 23” / 46cm x 58cm

Craquelure throughout and significant wear in areas

we see the first light of the morning as a mother and child walk along a well-trodden path

including a reline at some point

he scoured the Isles searching for the perfect view across Britain’s green and pleasant land

we can touch them up with gilt cream to cover the losses

men often sported an hourglass figure with tightly cinched waists and barrel chests

000 achieved for ‘Haymaking’ at Sotheby’s in 2004

In the lower part of the composition

Sidney Byers

Flemish still life painting began to show a preference for decorative presentation