The Archive

An exploration of art, interiors, and the stories behind the collection. From overlooked artists and European art history to collecting advice, interior design, and the everyday work of running a gallery, The Archive is a place to share what we're discovering, learning, and loving along the way.
Bellevue, attributed to Axel Nilsson (1889–1980), artist spotlight
Axel Nilsson: Finding Beauty in Everyday Places
From the Royal Swedish Academy and Smedsudden artists to museum collections in Stockholm and Oslo: discover the life of Axel Nilsson (1889–1980) and Bellevue, a painting attributed to him. Read more...
Why I Remove Glass From Vintage Oil Paintings
Why I Remove Glass From Vintage Oil Paintings
A behind-the-scenes look at why I sometimes remove glass from vintage oil paintings, the difference it makes in revealing their original texture and color, and the stories occasionally hidden behind... Read more...
Svän Grandin: A Swedish Painter Guided by Color
Svän Grandin: A Swedish Painter Guided by Color
Explore the life and paintings of Swedish artist Svän Grandin (1906–1982), his Paris studies, expressive use of color, exhibitions, and legacy in Borås. Read more...
Louis Boekhout: The Apprentice of Marc-Aurèle Fortin
Louis Boekhout: The Apprentice of Marc-Aurèle Fortin
Discover Dutch-Canadian painter Louis Boekhout, his remarkable journey across three continents, and his friendship with celebrated Quebec landscape painter Marc-Aurèle Fortin. Read more...
Adolphe Pétérelle: The Parisian Painter Admired by Pierre Bonnard
Adolphe Pétérelle: The Parisian Painter Admired by Pierre Bonnard
From the studios of Montmartre to the battlefields of World War I, discover Adolphe Pétérelle, the French painter whose work was collected by Pierre Bonnard. Read more...
Martha Holden: An American Painter Inspired by the Colors of France
Martha Holden: An American Painter Inspired by the Colors of France
From her Tennessee upbringing to two decades in France, discover American painter Martha Holden and the expressive use of color that defines her landscapes. Read more...
Viggo Langer: The Danish Painter Who Captured the Light of the Forest
Viggo Langer: The Danish Painter Who Captured the Light of the Forest
Discover the life of Danish landscape painter Viggo Langer (1860–1942), whose atmospheric forests and sunlit countryside scenes captured the changing light and natural beauty of Denmark. Read more...
Ernst Smith: The Swedish Painter Who Lived at Sea
Ernst Smith: The Swedish Painter Who Lived at Sea
Discover the life of Ernst Smith (1868–1945), the Swedish painter and sea captain whose landscapes and marine paintings captured the natural world of Scandinavia. Read more...