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The Scarlet Pause

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Ake Wickstrom

33×41 cm

Oil on canvas

In this charming tableau, the artist captures a moment of domestic tranquility with a delightful, almost whimsical brushwork that recalls the nostalgic tones of early 20th-century Impressionism. The sun-drenched room, bathed in soft hues of warm ochre and pastel blue, embraces a nurturing scene—a seated figure, with minimalistic yet expressive strokes, sharing a tender exchange with a child.

The composition, harmoniously balanced between the textured wall and the simple wooden furnishings, whispers tales of a bygone gentleness. The playful impasto technique adds depth to the canvas, inviting the viewer to almost touch the scene themselves. A single scarlet flower punctuates the work, adding a dash of vibrant contrast, evoking the spontaneity and beauty of life’s fleeting moments. This piece, a masterclass in simplicity and emotion, is a gentle reminder of home’s serene landscape.

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About the author

Ake Wickstrom, 1927–2019 Swedish painter. He is the son of the decorative painter Oskar Wickström and Marie Grote, and the brother of Oskar Wickström. He worked as a construction worker until 1963 and took up painting in his spare time, but was a full-time artist at the time. He studied art with Helge Nielsen, Arwid Karlsson and Eskil Skans at Skånska målarskolan in Malmö in 1952 and through self-study while traveling, among others to Italy, Denmark, Africa and Paris. He exhibited separately in Alvesta, Åseda, Ronneby, Karlshamn and Olofström and participated in several group exhibitions of provincial art.

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