Conny Burman Watercolor: Landscape Park Motif, Period-Typical

Description

About the object: Conny Burman, born in Stockholm in 1831 and deceased in 1912, was a prominent draftsman and watercolorist. He also worked as a drawing teacher and published collections of pen drawings. This watercolor, dated to the artist's active period, depicts a detailed park motif with a central, powerful tree, surrounded by birches and a person. The work is signed "Conny Burman Romdahl" in the lower right corner.

Details & Execution: The watercolor is executed with a skilled hand, where layers of color and brushstrokes contribute to the motif's depth and atmosphere. The motif with the gnarled tree and birches conveys a tactile sense of nature's robustness. The work is mounted with a passepartout and framed in a dark wooden frame with a discreet gold edge, crafted by Eric Dolins Glas & Ram AB in Tyresö. The frame's design complements the watercolor's period-typical character.

Condition & Patina: The watercolor is well-preserved and exhibits a good patina considering its age. The colors are intact without visible fading. The frame has minimal wear, consistent with an object of this age. No major damages or defects can be identified in the pictures.

Measurements (approx): width approx 32.50 cm, height approx 41.50 cm.