Vintage Spanish bullfight scene oil painting by Swedish artist Eric Lo Ohlqvist. Expressive oil on canvas from the 1960s–1970s showing a matador and bull in the arena.

This Spanish bullfight scene shows a dramatic moment in the arena. A matador stands face to face with a powerful bull. The red cape moves through the air as the bull charges forward. The composition captures movement and tension in a simple and direct way.

The artist uses bold brushwork and warm colors to build the scene. The glowing orange and yellow background suggests the heat and light of the arena. Dark tones in the bull create contrast and weight. Executed in oil on canvas.

The painting has strong visual impact and works well as decorative wall art. The subject brings a classic Mediterranean atmosphere to a room. It fits easily into both modern and traditional interiors. A striking vintage oil painting and a characterful piece of European painting for a living room, office, or gallery wall.

DETAILS
Artist: Eric Lo Ohlqvist
Subject: Bullfight scene
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 81 × 60 cm (31.9 × 23.6 in) incl. frame
Frame: Yes, decorative vintage frame
Signed: Yes, lower left
Condition: Good vintage condition without remarks
Era: 1960s
Style: Expressionist figurative painting
Size category: large

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Eric Lo Leifon Ohlqvist (1914–2004) was a Swedish painter. He was born in Viby in Kristianstad County and later lived and worked in Gothenburg. He studied at Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris in 1950 and at Académie Ranson from 1951 to 1952. He also travelled widely in Spain, Italy, Africa and the Nordic countries.

Ohlqvist exhibited in several Swedish cities including Kristianstad, Gothenburg, Borås and Örebro. His work includes still lifes, figures and landscapes executed in oil, pastel and gouache. He signed his works Erik Lo. Ohlqvist. His work is represented at the Senate in Washington and the Brooklyn Seamen’s House.

PLEASE NOTE:
I specialize in original vintage paintings. These works have lived a life and may show signs of age and wear consistent with their history. Frames and surfaces can display patina, minor marks, or imperfections, which I consider part of their character and authenticity.

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