Karl Abel - Kornhamnstorg, Gamla stan, Stockholm, with RiddarholmskyrkanKarl Abel (18911977) Germany Sweden Kornhamnstorg, Gamla stan, Stockholm, with Riddarholmskyrkan in the backgroundcirca 1940s signed lower left Abeloil on panelunframed 36. 5 47. 5 cm (14. 4 18. 7 in)framed 47 58 cm (18. 5 22. 8 in) Provenance: Swedish private collection Essay: This atmospheric painting depicts Kornhamnstorg in Gamla stan during the quiet hours of evening. The scene unfolds along the waterfront where the historic square meets the

70 inches (56 x 78 cm)frame 24

dedicated himself exclusively to crafting dioramas of sailing ships

Follower of Gerard Seghers (1591-1651)

The man's attire and posture hint at a story of rural or market life

mystical atmosphere of the encounter

Due to his early death

The overall effect is one of quiet dignity and emotional reserve

painted around the 1600s

and historical nostalgia that the national romantic movement celebrated

The viewer is invited to sense the quiet night air and the gentle lapping of water

lot 165 (as Attributed to Francesco Guardi)

was heavily influenced by the modernist movements of early 20th-century Europe