Stig Borglind, Flora Suecica II

Stig Borglind, Flora Suecica IIThis beautiful etching by Sweden artist Stig Borglind (1892 1965) depicts an abundant array of Swedish flora. It forms part of Borglinds Flora Suecica series. Borglind was considered to be one of the foremost Swedish printmakers of his generation and various museums, including the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, hold examples of his work. Signed in pencil lower left and framed. Learn more about Stig Borglind in our directory. Medium: Drypoint on

The composition is unusual - the easel draws the eye but the space creates a narrative

Medium Oil on canvas laid on board

The newspaper is Dagens Nyheter (Today’s News)

The composition skilfully leads the eye

The painting is signed/dated in the lower left and housed within beautiful gilt and gesso frame with foliate ornamentation

370 achieved for an oil painting in 1990

So it’s plausible that this scene relates to a story post-11th-century

Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919)

His works are highly regarded and he’s represented at several museums and international galleries

It reminds us a little of JMW Turner’s ‘The Burning of the Houses of Lords and Commons’

20½” x 17½” / 52cm x 44cm

Is it relevant that the females are sitting diligently making clothes while the father stands over them wearing the products of their labour