Large vintage Scandinavian oil painting depicting a Greenland landscape with two hunters in a kayak. Atmospheric mid-20th century landscape art. Shipped on its original stretcher; the decorative frame is optional.

This large vintage oil painting depicts a dramatic Greenland landscape with mountains, water, and two Greenlandic hunters in a kayak near the shoreline. Painted in soft, balanced tones, the composition captures the vastness and quiet atmosphere of the Arctic environment, with a strong sense of light and distance.
The work dates from the mid-20th century and reflects the artist’s close engagement with Greenlandic landscape motifs. The scene combines natural grandeur with subtle human presence, a characteristic approach within Scandinavian landscape painting of the period.
Please note:
Photos show the artwork with its decorative outer frame. The without frame option is shipped on its original wooden stretcher (not rolled), with the decorative frame removed prior to dispatch. This reduces shipping size and cost while preserving the artwork intact.

Details
Artist: Evelyn Bøje Thorbjørn Andersen (1911–1990), signed E. Thorbjørn
Subject: Greenland landscape with two hunters and kayak
Style: Scandinavian landscape painting
Medium: Oil on canvas
Canvas: Stretched on original wooden stretcher
Frame: Decorative frame included or removed depending on selected option
Measurements (canvas only): 97 × 68 cm (38.2 × 26.8 inches)
Overall size with frame (for reference): 101 × 75 cm (39.8 × 29.5 inches)
Weight (approx.): 3.5 kg
Condition: Good vintage condition with age-related craquelure visible in darker areas, consistent with oil painting technique and age (see photos)
Signature: Signed lower right “E. Thorbjørn”
Period: Mid-20th century

About the Artist:
Evelyn Bøje Thorbjørn Andersen (born 19 March 1911 in Solbjerg, died 31 May 1990) was a Danish painter who especially cultivated landscape motifs from Himmerland and Greenland.
Thorbjørn signed his paintings E. Thorbjørn, and his paintings are often seen at auction under the name Einar Thorbjørn.

PLEASE NOTE: That I sell vintage paintings. These pieces have a history and may show signs of wear; some have been preserved in excellent condition, while others might have spent years stored away. They are not perfect—frames might be loose, worn, or scratched, and the paintings themselves can exhibit similar imperfections. I believe these flaws add to their unique charm, but aim to be as transparent as possible by highlighting any significant issues in my listings. The best way to assess their condition is through the photographs and video provided, so please examine them closely as they are part of the description.

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