Reino Partanen - Birch Trees and Snow-Laden SprucesReino Partanen (1889 1972) Finland Birch Trees and Snow Laden Spruces, 1927 oil on canvas signed and dated unframed: 126 x 86 cm (49. 6 x 33. 9 inches) framed: 141 x 101 cm (55. 5 x 39. 8 inches) Provenance: A Swedish private collection. Essay: We are pleased to offer an exquisite painting by Finnish artist Reino Partanen (18891972), titled Birch Trees and Snow Laden Spruces. Created in 1927, this impressive work measures 126 x 86 cm, capturing a

modern sensitivity in its soft execution

Mønsted updates the motif through a more explicitly naturalistic surface language and through a widened horizon that accommodates modern signs

and still lifes

glowing sky above

signed lower right

harmonious palette that captures the unique light of the Southwest

Within Werner’s body of work

His principal seat was Segersjö Manor

he took a long time to complete his paintings and he preferred to keep his beautiful creations for himself

oil on boardboard dimensions 40

receding into atmospheric haze and imparting a tremendous sense of depth and cold clarity

Wahlberg's had some success and won medals at the Paris Saloon in 1870 and 1872 and a first-class award at the 1878 World's Fair in Paris