Late 20th Century Still Life Oil by Leif Johansson (1950)

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Description

A beautifully composed still life by Swedish artist Leif Johansson (b. 1950), featuring two vessels with fruit. Johansson’s work is distinguished by his refined use of colour. His work evokes the quiet intimacy of Giorgio Morandi, with a focus on domestic objects and the delicate interplay of tone, light and shadow.

  • Oil on board

  • Dimensions Unframed: 24cm x 27cm

  • Dimensions Framed: 26cm x 29.5cm

  • Signed to the lower right

  • Late 20th century

  • The painting is in good condition, presented in a painted solid wood frame.

For more details on the artist please read below;

Description

A beautifully composed still life by Swedish artist Leif Johansson (b. 1950), featuring two vessels with fruit. Johansson’s work is distinguished by his refined use of colour. His work evokes the quiet intimacy of Giorgio Morandi, with a focus on domestic objects and the delicate interplay of tone, light and shadow.

  • Oil on board

  • Dimensions Unframed: 24cm x 27cm

  • Dimensions Framed: 26cm x 29.5cm

  • Signed to the lower right

  • Late 20th century

  • The painting is in good condition, presented in a painted solid wood frame.

For more details on the artist please read below;

Artist Biography – Leif Johansson (b. 1950)

Leif Johansson is a Swedish artist known for his still life and landscape paintings, with a focus on atmospheric colour harmony and light. His work has been exhibited in Sweden and internationally, with pieces held in public and private collections.

Education & Influences

Johansson studied at the Royal Institute of Art in Stockholm, where he developed his signature approach to still life, influenced by Scandinavian modernism and classical traditions.

Exhibitions & Collections

  • Exhibited at Galleri Aveny (Gothenburg) and Liljevalchs Konsthall (Stockholm)

  • Works held in Stockholm’s Moderna Museet and Gothenburg Museum of Art

  • Represented in private collections across Europe and the United States

Artistic Connections

Johansson was professionally connected to Swedish painters such as Lennart Jirlow and Torsten Andersson, sharing an interest in form and light. His work also aligns with the broader Nordic still-life tradition, emphasising subtle tonal shifts and a meditative quality.