Vintage Swedish landscape painting in oil on canvas from the 1970s depicting an open countryside with trees under a dramatic Nordic sky.

This Swedish landscape painting shows an open rural scene with rolling fields and windswept trees beneath a heavy, textured sky. The composition captures the quiet character of the Scandinavian countryside. Soft greens, ochres, and earthy browns contrast with cool grey clouds, creating a calm yet expressive atmosphere typical of Nordic landscape painting.

Executed in oil on canvas.

The artist uses confident brushwork and layered color to build depth in the fields and sky. The trees form a natural focal point, while the horizon line keeps the composition open and balanced. The painting reflects the expressive landscape tradition associated with southern Sweden.

This vintage oil painting works beautifully in Scandinavian interiors, farmhouse settings, or classic European-inspired spaces. The warm frame and natural palette make it an easy decorative piece for living rooms, offices, or gallery walls.

DETAILS
Artist: Bertil Landelius (1910–1993)
Subject: Swedish countryside landscape with trees and open fields
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 75 × 60 cm (29.5 × 23.6 inches) including frame
Frame: Yes, classic decorative frame
Signed: Yes, lower right “BL” and signed Bertil Landelius on the back
Condition: Good vintage condition with age-related wear (see images)
Era: 1970s
Style: Scandinavian landscape modernism
Size category: Medium

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Bertil Landelius (1910–1993) was a Swedish painter, printmaker, and mural artist. He studied art in Copenhagen, at the Skånska Painting School in Malmö, and at the Higher School of Industrial Arts in Stockholm, graduating in 1935 as a drawing teacher. He made his early debut in 1931 at the Skåne Art Association’s autumn exhibition in Malmö and continued to participate in major Swedish exhibitions throughout the 1930s.

His first solo exhibition was held in Lund in 1934 with the artist group Aura, of which he later became a member. Landelius gained wider recognition in 1942 with a critically acclaimed exhibition at Galerie Gummeson in Stockholm. He is considered part of a younger generation of Scanian landscape painters, known for a subdued, atmospheric palette and bold brushwork influenced by modern Danish art.

In 1940 he settled near Lake Ivösjön in southern Sweden, where the surrounding landscape became a central source of inspiration. He is particularly known for evocative landscapes and winter scenes, created in oil, watercolor, gouache, pastel, and woodcut.

Alongside easel painting, Landelius produced a number of monumental works, including frescoes and public decorations for buildings and churches in Malmö, Hörby, Kristianstad, and Oppmanna. His imagery often reflects the changing seasons of nature and scenes from everyday rural life. In later years he also found inspiration in the coastal landscapes of Blekinge.

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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