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Oscar Lycke
Waterfall and Timber – A View from Norrland

1900s

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This striking landscape by Oscar Lycke depicts a powerful northern river, most likely near Sundsvall, where the artist was born and spent much of his life. At the heart of the composition is a cascading waterfall, with logs visible both within the torrent and drifting along the river below—a vivid reminder of the timber-floating era that once defined life and industry in northern Sweden. The painting, titled Älven ("The River"), has a particularly special provenance. It was passed down through the artist’s family: first owned by his daughter, Barbro Lycke, and later inherited by her daughter, Catarina Gunnarson, from whom we acquired the work. The motif captures more than a scenic view—it reflects a chapter of Swedish history. During the 19th century, vast forests and large rivers made northern Sweden ideal for timber production. With much of Europe’s forests depleted, international demand for Swedish timber soared. Logs were felled in the inland forests and transported via rivers—a process known as “flottning,” or log driving. The logs floated downstream to coastal sawmills and ports, fueling Sweden’s industrial rise. By 1870, Sweden had become the world’s largest exporter of sawn timber, transforming the economy and the landscape alike. Lycke’s work—rooted in national romanticism and realism—offers a glimpse into this era of transformation. His sensitive brushwork and attention to natural light lend warmth and depth to the scene, while the movement of the river and logs gives the composition a dynamic energy. More than a landscape, Älven is a poetic tribute to a time when the rivers of Norrland carried both timber and the hopes of a nation’s future. oil on canvas laid on board signed Osc.. Lycke unframed 42.5 x 32 framed 52.5 x 42.5 cm
  • Creator:
    Oscar Lycke
  • Creation Year:
    1900s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.67 in (52.5 cm)Width: 16.74 in (42.5 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Recently cleaned with bright and clear colors. Gold gilded frame is included.
  • Gallery Location:
    Stockholm, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1445216023932

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