Carl Ewald Lönngren - Mother Washing with Children NearbyCarl Ewald Lnngren (1839 1902) Mother Washing with Children Nearby oil on canvas laid on board signed C E Lnngren unframed: 34. 5 x 30 cm (13. 6 x 11. 8 inches) framed: 50 x 46 cm (19. 7 x 18. 1 inches) Essay: This delightful painting by Carl Ewald Lnngren captures a serene moment of rural life in late 19th century Sweden. The scene shows a mother kneeling by a wash basin, surrounded by her children, all framed by a lush summer landscape. Apple trees

adding a sense of space and light to the scene

The fine details of his weathered skin and the meticulous rendering of his features highlight the artist's ability to convey depth and character

French Landscape

Beyond his landscapes

encouraged his pupils to seek inspiration in Nordic nature

where he encountered Dutch Golden Age painting

Likely owned by the artist Olof Hermelin (his name inscribed on the reverse)

86 x 29 inches (53 x 74 cm)

Dovrefjell

with its vivid depiction of a coastal landscape and dramatic skies

Our painting is also from the west coast of Sweden

Österlind's life was marked by a constant exploration of new environments and artistic techniques