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The Scarlet Pause

The Scarlet Pause


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33Γ—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 sceneβ€”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.
Can a painting come to life? Can time stop and flow at the same time? Discover the mysterious 3D animation inspired by this extraordinary work - where the line between art and digital reality blurs in magical movement.

https://www.ahg36.com/painting-3d-animation/?id=263791

Do you dare to look beyond the framework of reality?
About the author
Ake Wickstrom, 1927–2019 Swedish painter. He is the son of the decorative painter Oskar WickstrΓΆm and Marie Grote, and the brother of Oskar WickstrΓΆm. 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 SkΓ₯nska mΓ₯larskolan in MalmΓΆ in 1952 and through self-study while traveling, among others to Italy, Denmark, Africa and Paris. He exhibited separately in Alvesta, Γ…seda, Ronneby, Karlshamn and OlofstrΓΆm and participated in several group exhibitions of provincial art.

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