Three Small Swedish Folk Art Paintings 1840s It depicts a Wintery river

It depicts a Wintery river scene at Gadea Mill

the portrait had accumulated so much dirt that it appeared to be blank and simply primed with dark paint

The subject is wearing an impressive outfit incorporating a large lace jabot

it actually dates back to classical times and was considered to denote good breeding and ‘manly boldness tempered with modesty

Three Small Swedish Folk Art Paintings 1840s It depicts a Wintery riverAn unusual set of three Swedish folk art paintings dating to 1909. They depict a windmill, a large red building, and a cafe with timber cladding. One is dated in the lower left and all three are framed. A charming little collection. Medium Oil on board Size including frame 11 x 8 28cm x 20cm Year of creation c. 1909 Provenance Sweden Condition Theyre a little tatty with various scuffs and a few losses here and there. Theyve also accumulated some dirt