A rare, authentic 1969 original oil painting by the listed Swedish artist and ceramist Olle Idewall (1928–1991).
This highly textured surrealist piece features an evocative underwater-like composition in deep indigo blues, complete with a handwritten historical dedication and double signatures.
Housed in a vintage gold-toned wooden gallery frame.
Capture the mysterious beauty of mid-century Scandinavian surrealism. Painted in 1969 by the renowned Gotland-born artist Olle Idewall,
this original oil painting showcases his signature style of blending organic forms with dreamlike backgrounds.
The artwork depicts a captivating, abstract deep-sea or biological landscape rendered in monochromatic rich blue tones, punctuated
by unique textured elements resembling marine life, fossilized shapes, and a striking coral-red focal point.
The sharp, scored textures cut into the heavy oil layers create a multi-dimensional sensory feel.
Provenance & Inscriptions
This particular piece holds significant historical value, featuring a personal handwritten dedication by the artist along the top left corner: “Till min kamrat Ottar 15/8 -69 olje” (To my comrade Ottar, 15/8 -69, Oil). The artist’s prominent capitalized signature “I DEWALL” is also hand-painted in the lower-left corner.
Specifications
- Artist: Olle Idewall (Swedish, 1928–1991)
- Year of Creation: 1969
- Medium: Oil on panel/board
- Movement/Style: Mid-Century Surrealism / Abstract Expressionism
- Dimensions: 63 x 52 cm (Total framed size)
- Frame Material: Mid-century gold-finished wooden frame
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition, original texture intact with a beautiful aged patina.
Code: D-47
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