“Figures” by Hans Ryggen

Original Early 20th-Century Norwegian Watercolor – “Figures” by Hans Ryggen – Vintage & Glazed – 28 × 50 cm (11" × 19.7")

A lyrical watercolor study by Norwegian artist Hans Ryggen, likely painted circa 1921. Executed on paper and presented glazed, Figures captures a quiet moment with expressive simplicity. The composition is understated yet evocative, rendered in soft washes that suggest movement and intimacy. Ryggen’s brushwork reflects a modernist sensitivity, balancing form and emotion with poetic restraint.

Details

- 🎨 Medium: Watercolor on paper

- ✍ Artist: Hans Ryggen (attributed)

- 📍 Title / Motif: Figures

- 📏 Dimensions (incl. frame): 38 × 50 cm (approx. 14.9" × 19.7")

- 📦 Condition: Good vintage condition

- 🖼 Presentation: Glazed

Artist & Provenance

Hans Ryggen was a Norwegian artist active in the early 20th century, known for his contributions to Scandinavian modernism. His work often explores human presence within natural or abstracted settings, rendered with a quiet intensity and painterly nuance.

Collector’s Note

All artworks in our collection are vintage or second-hand. While any major flaws are noted, natural signs of age — such as patina or surface wear — are part of each piece’s unique history and charm.

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