This vibrant mid-20th-century oil painting by Danish artist Eduard Borregaard (1902-1978) depicts an arrangement of blooms, including sunflowers, set within a blue and white jug.
Borregaard’s oeuvre is a veritable riot of colour and texture. Inspired somewhat by the post-impressionists, particularly Vincent van Gogh, his spirited brushwork brought energy and depth to otherwise static subjects.
Here, in this buoyant piece from around 1940, the flowers are akin to a burst of effervescent fireworks illuminating the night sky. While a rhythmical mass of leaves is described in tangled greens.
The brushwork itself is typically confident with areas of impasto. He’s probably used a palette knife to layer the oils thickly.
Signed lower right and framed.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Overall size: 29½” x 38” / 75cm x 95cm
Year of creation: c. 1940
Provenance: Private collection, Sweden.
Condition: Artwork presents well. Frame with some light wear.
Eduard Borregaard was a proficient Danish painter of expressive still lifes, figures and landscapes. Inspired by the post-impressionists, his vibrant works are energetic and spirited. He studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen.
Learn more about Eduard Borregaard in our directory.
We care profoundly about our role as custodians and every piece in the collection has been assessed by our conservator. When required, we undertake professional restoration carefully using reversible techniques and adopt a light touch to retain the aged charm of each work. We also often restore frames rather than replace them as many are original and selected by the artists themselves.
