{"product_id":"mother-and-daughter-by-birger-ljungquist-swedish-1894-1965","title":"“Figure Scene by The Water” by Birger Ljungquist (Swedish, 1894–1965)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn evocative mixed media work by Swedish artist Birger Ljungquist. The composition features a figurative dialogue between two female figures set against a muted landscape background—a younger woman standing in profile alongside an older, headscarved woman looking gently forward. Rendered with soft, earthy tones and delicate textures, this piece captures Ljungquist's distinct, expressive approach to human presence and storytelling. Framed in a classic, patinated wooden frame that beautifully complements its vintage aesthetic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Signed by the artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e H: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32.5cm x W: 26cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good original condition, housed in a molded wooden frame showing natural age-appropriate patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBirger Ljungquist studied at Althin's School of Painting and the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts, making his debut alongside the group \"De tretton\" (The Thirteen) at Liljevalchs Art Gallery in 1928. Working in a style of lyrical realism, he painted nude peasant girls in oil or pastel, employing a light, blonde color palette. He also painted motifs inspired by folk songs in shimmering watercolors.Ljungquist's art is represented at the Nationalmuseum and Moderna Museet in Stockholm, as well as at the Gothenburg Museum of Art, Kalmar Art Museum, Norrköping Art Museum, Borås Art Museum, Bergen Museum, and Linköping Museum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scene by Chloe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56495188738427,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/5596\/1061\/files\/53C94AB4-222B-47C6-8DED-B079E762E033.jpg?v=1791446019","url":"https:\/\/scenebychloe.com\/products\/mother-and-daughter-by-birger-ljungquist-swedish-1894-1965","provider":"Scene by Chloe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}