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Eric Vasstrom (1887-1958) Helskini Winter Skyline, Watercolour

£950.00

Code: 2502

Dimensions:

W: 44cm (17.3")H: 54cm (21.3")



 
Eric Vasstrom (Finnish, 1887-1958)

'' Helsinki Winter Skyline ''

Watercolour on paper

21 x 17 in (54 x 44 cm) framed approx

Description:

A beautiful signed and dated 1947 watercolour by the important Finnish artist Eric Vasstrom. The atmospheric work depicts the Helsinki skyline viewed from a park on the outskirts of the city with a windmill. Signed and dated 1947 lower right.

Condition:

Excellent condition - frame with tiny losses.

Artist information:

Eric Vasström studied in Helsinki, Saint Petersburg, Berlin and in Scandinavia. In 1917 he was employed as a drawing teacher in Helsinki, but he also produced works for several Finnish newspapers. During 1917-24 he even produced his own satiric magazine.

Little by little Vasström developed into a brilliant Watercolor painter, landscapes from Helsinki was his main theme. Vasström was also a leading boy scout profile within the Swedish speaking minority, serving as the head of the association of Swedish speaking boy scouts in Finland during 1929-39.