Gottfrid Olsson, La Ciotat

Gottfrid Olsson, La CiotatThis charming mid 20th century gouache by Swedish artist Gottfrid Olsson (1890 1979) depicts a colourful street in La Ciotat, France. Situated in Provence, La Ciotat is a quaint 17th century coastal town with a rich history. Its close to Marseille but much quieter than its neighbouring city. A perfect Summer escape for artists seeking to work under radiant Mediterranean skies. Gottfrid Ernst Julius Olsson was an accomplished painter of landscapes,

which is reminiscent of an oil sketch by John Constable

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”)“Ma says you’ve been too long out

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Georg Teibler (1854-1911)

it’s positioned on an easel by the artist

His earlier depictions of nudes were often portrayed under the guise of mythological subjects - wood nymphs and such - making them more palatable for display in the home

particularly in the background foliage

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