Solglitter
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Per Ekstroem's Solglitter into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Solglitter by Per Ekström (1960) is a mesmerizing celebration of Scandinavian light mastery, where the Swedish painter’s signature post-impressionist style dissolves into near-abstraction. The canvas shimmers with fractured brushstrokes depicting sunlight dancing on water—likely inspired by Stockholm’s archipelago, where Ekström frequently painted. Emerging during Scandinavia’s artistic golden age (1950s-70s), this work exemplifies Ekström’s role as a bridge between French impressionism and Nordic expressionism, his technique echoing Monet’s light studies while anticipating Olle Baertling’s geometric abstractions. The painting’s historical significance lies in its synthesis of international modernism with distinctly Scandinavian luminosity, capturing that fleeting moment when midnight sun transforms seawater into liquid gold—an alchemy Ekström perfected over decades observing Nordic light phenomena.
For interiors, Solglitter demands strategic placement—its kinetic energy suits spaces needing visual dynamism. Hang it opposite floor-to-ceiling windows to create light dialogues, or in modern offices to soften minimalist aesthetics (ideal above mid-century credenzas). The painting’s dominant gold/blue palette pairs beautifully with teak wood finishes, warm grays, or sapphire upholstery. Choose wall colors from its subtlest tones—perhaps Farrow & Ball’s "Skylight" blue-gray—to prevent competition. As Ekström worked consistently at 50x65cm scales, seek precision framing: a thin gilt float frame echoes its radiance without overwhelming. In bathrooms or kitchens, it evokes waterfront reflections—just avoid direct sunlight to preserve its delicate cadmium pigments. The composition’s diagonal energy guides furniture arrangements; position seating at 45-degree angles to its axis for harmonious flow.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
