{"product_id":"forvar-ernst-soderberg-1934","title":"Förvår","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFörvår\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original 1934 oil painting by Swedish artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eErnst Söderberg (1889–1967)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depicting the countryside at the threshold of spring. A winding pale road cuts through fields of ochre, russet and emerging green toward distant farm buildings and deep blue hills, while a restless gray sky stretches across the horizon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original Swedish title, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFörvår\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, refers to the earliest transition from winter into spring—a fitting title for a landscape caught between dormant earth and the first return of color. Signed and dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1934\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the painting is presented in its substantial vintage wood frame and was sourced in Sweden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eErnst Söderberg (1889–1967)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a Swedish painter, draftsman and decorative artist with an unusually extensive artistic education. He studied at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKunstgewerbeschule in Hamburg from 1908–1909\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by working studies with German painter and decorative artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilhelm Köppen in Munich from 1912–1914\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. After coming to Sweden, he attended \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarl Wilhelmson's painting school in 1917\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, took drawing courses at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValand under Birger Simonsson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and studied at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts from 1921–1924\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including under noted Swedish artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlle Hjortzberg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/auctionet.com\/en\/3343242-ernst-soderberg-1889-1967-edit-readings-oil-on-canvas-signed-and-dated-1929?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAuctionet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis years at the Royal Academy brought significant recognition. Söderberg received the Academy's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChancellor's Medal in 1923\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Medal in 1924\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by a travel scholarship that supported further European study from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1927–1929\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. His travels and painting practice took him through continental Europe, including France, Italy and Spain. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/auctionet.com\/en\/3343242-ernst-soderberg-1889-1967-edit-readings-oil-on-canvas-signed-and-dated-1929?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAuctionet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSöderberg first exhibited in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHamburg in 1916\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and made his Stockholm debut at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGummesons Konsthall in 1930\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. During the following decade he exhibited in cities including Uppsala, Sigtuna, Katrineholm, Stockholm, Eskilstuna and Västerås, continuing to exhibit into the 1940s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/auctionet.com\/en\/3343242-ernst-soderberg-1889-1967-edit-readings-oil-on-canvas-signed-and-dated-1929?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAuctionet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis career extended well beyond easel painting. Söderberg completed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emurals and architectural decorative works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as well as altarpieces and stained-glass windows for Swedish churches, including projects in Eringsboda, Hällbybrunn, Sundby, Kungshamn, Töre and Smögen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/auctionet.com\/en\/3343242-ernst-soderberg-1889-1967-edit-readings-oil-on-canvas-signed-and-dated-1929?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAuctionet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSöderberg's work is documented in the collections of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerna Museet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorås Konstmuseum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVästerås Konstmuseum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEskilstuna Stadsmuseum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/auctionet.com\/en\/3343242-ernst-soderberg-1889-1967-edit-readings-oil-on-canvas-signed-and-dated-1929?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAuctionet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Original oil painting on canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Ernst Söderberg (1889–1967)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Swedish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Signed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Dated 1934\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Original title: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFörvår\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Sourced in Sweden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Presented in its vintage wood frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Ready to hang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.6 × 31.5 inches framed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70 × 80 cm framed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with a painting dating to 1934. The original auction condition report notes standard wear. The vintage frame also shows surface wear consistent with age. Please review photographs closely as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Chose It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe loved the unusual moment of the season captured here—the landscape hasn't quite become spring. Russet earth, patches of fresh green and remnants of winter sit beneath a wonderfully dramatic blue-gray sky. The winding road and tiny red buildings give the large landscape just enough structure while Söderberg's loose, expressive brushwork keeps it feeling remarkably modern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree U.S. shipping. Always carefully packed and fully insured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Relic Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67579114127593,"sku":"RG0232","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/2389\/3737\/files\/9C9E2C0D-F9FC-4052-A3F1-EC5D8DE93579.jpg?v=1791922496","url":"https:\/\/therelicgallery.com\/products\/forvar-ernst-soderberg-1934","provider":"The Relic Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}