Untitled, c. 20th Century
Birgitte Forssell (Swedish, 1906–2000)
Oil on canvas, Signed
 
Dimensions: 61 cm (H) x 46 cm (W)  

Artist Biography: Birgitte Forssell was a distinguished Swedish artist whose career was shaped by extensive training across Europe’s major art capitals. She began painting in 1925 and spent significant time in Paris during the late 1920s before formalizing her education at the Stockholm Academy of Fine Arts from 1927 to 1933. Returning to Paris in the late 1930s, she studied under the influential Cubist master André Lhote. Her work reflects the cosmopolitan influences of her travels through Budapest, Vienna, and Denmark. Forssell enjoyed a successful exhibition history, showcasing her work at prestigious venues including the Artists' House in Stockholm, the Art Gallery in Gothenburg, and the Gävle Museum.  

Condition Report: This is a previously owned work and may show signs of wear commensurate with age. Our photography is unretouched to accurately showcase the piece, including any characterful imperfections. Any major defects have been explicitly noted and photographed.