Woman and Sailors | Wilhelm N. Berglund, Oil on Canvas, c. 1920s30s

An atmospheric oil on canvas by Swedish artist Wilhelm Napoleon Berglund (18861971), depicting a woman in the foreground with sailors gathered behind. The composition balances intimacy and distance, with the figure rendered in soft, expressive brushwork against a loosely defined harbor or street scene.

Berglunds work often carries a quiet narrative quality, and here the contrast between the solitary figure and the grouped sailors suggests a moment observed rather than staged. The palette is muted and harmonious, with subtle movement in both color and form.

Presented in a simple wooden frame that complements the paintings period character.

Details: Oil on canvas Sweden, c. 1920s30s

Artist: Wilhelm Napoleon Berglund (18861971)

Dimensions: Height: 102 cm Width: 84 cm Depth: 4 cm

Condition: Good vintage condition with visible age and patina. Minor surface wear and a slightly loose canvas. The work could benefit from light conservation or reframing but presents well as is.

Estate item. Final sale.

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