Flowers and Tablecloth
Artist: Bertil Andersson (1923-1990)
Medium: Oil on Panel
Dimensions: 31” x 18”
This vibrant, expressive still life painting depicts a bouquet of flowers in a dark jug. The pitcher sits on a bright yellow and green checked tablecloth.
The bouquet is the focal point and explodes with energetic brushwork. It features bold, fiery colors—primarily vivid reds, oranges, and yellows—with accents of deep green leaves and stems. The flowers appear to include large, trumpet-shaped blooms (possibly lilies or amaryllis) and smaller daisy-like or chrysanthemum-style flowers, all rendered with thick, visible impasto strokes that give the painting a dynamic, almost sculptural texture.
The background is a rich, textured mix of olive green and yellow tones, which makes the red and orange flowers pop dramatically. There’s a strong sense of movement and vitality in the way the flowers and leaves are painted—they seem to burst outward from the pitcher with expressive, swirling strokes.
The painting has a post-impressionistic or fauvist feel, prioritizing bold color and emotional expression over precise realism. The work feels joyful and energetic, with its warm color palette and lively, loose handling of paint creating a lively domestic scene full of warmth and vitality. The wooden frame and simple white mat complement the painting nicely.
About the Artist: Bertil Ingemar Andersson was born on February 28, 1923 in Östra Tollstad, a small parish in the Östergötland countryside, and spent most of his working life in nearby Linköping, where he died on November 9, 1990. He came from an artistic household - his father Johan was a professional painter - yet Bertil developed his practice largely through his own effort, supplemented by studies at ABF, the Swedish workers' adult education organisation. The decisive turning point came in the late 1940s, when an Edvard Munch memorial exhibition in 1946 opened up new possibilities in how he understood the emotional weight of painting, and a close friendship with Linköping artist Eric Häggqvist gave him a sounding board and a connection to the local art scene.
This piece is in very good condition, consistent with its vintage age, with no obvious signs of wear.
All artwork is sold as found, and we always carefully photograph and highlight any notable signs of age. In most cases, the frame and hanging materials are in their original state. Please take care to reinforce, repair or replace brackets and hanging wires or strings before you hang them on your wall, as we are not responsible for any breakage or damage after the item leaves our care.
Flowers and Tablecloth
Artist: Bertil Andersson (1923-1990)
Medium: Oil on Panel
Dimensions: 31” x 18”
This vibrant, expressive still life painting depicts a bouquet of flowers in a dark jug. The pitcher sits on a bright yellow and green checked tablecloth.
The bouquet is the focal point and explodes with energetic brushwork. It features bold, fiery colors—primarily vivid reds, oranges, and yellows—with accents of deep green leaves and stems. The flowers appear to include large, trumpet-shaped blooms (possibly lilies or amaryllis) and smaller daisy-like or chrysanthemum-style flowers, all rendered with thick, visible impasto strokes that give the painting a dynamic, almost sculptural texture.
The background is a rich, textured mix of olive green and yellow tones, which makes the red and orange flowers pop dramatically. There’s a strong sense of movement and vitality in the way the flowers and leaves are painted—they seem to burst outward from the pitcher with expressive, swirling strokes.
The painting has a post-impressionistic or fauvist feel, prioritizing bold color and emotional expression over precise realism. The work feels joyful and energetic, with its warm color palette and lively, loose handling of paint creating a lively domestic scene full of warmth and vitality. The wooden frame and simple white mat complement the painting nicely.
About the Artist: Bertil Ingemar Andersson was born on February 28, 1923 in Östra Tollstad, a small parish in the Östergötland countryside, and spent most of his working life in nearby Linköping, where he died on November 9, 1990. He came from an artistic household - his father Johan was a professional painter - yet Bertil developed his practice largely through his own effort, supplemented by studies at ABF, the Swedish workers' adult education organisation. The decisive turning point came in the late 1940s, when an Edvard Munch memorial exhibition in 1946 opened up new possibilities in how he understood the emotional weight of painting, and a close friendship with Linköping artist Eric Häggqvist gave him a sounding board and a connection to the local art scene.
This piece is in very good condition, consistent with its vintage age, with no obvious signs of wear.
All artwork is sold as found, and we always carefully photograph and highlight any notable signs of age. In most cases, the frame and hanging materials are in their original state. Please take care to reinforce, repair or replace brackets and hanging wires or strings before you hang them on your wall, as we are not responsible for any breakage or damage after the item leaves our care.
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