“Gaze Beyond the Canvas” by Björn Gidstam

Original Swedish Oil on Canvas – “Gaze Beyond the Canvas” by Björn Gidstam – Signed & Framed – 54.5 × 38.5 cm (21.5" × 15.2")

A contemplative girl portrait by Swedish artist Björn Gidstam, painted in oil on canvas, signed and dated 1960. Gaze Beyond the Canvas captures a quiet moment of introspection, rendered with soft tonal transitions and a restrained palette. The sitter’s gaze invites reflection, offering subtle emotional depth and timeless presence. The motif measures 43 × 27 cm (approx. 16.9" × 10.6"), framed and in good original condition with natural signs of age consistent with its era.

Details

- 🖼 Medium: Oil on canvas

- ✍ Artist: Björn Gidstam (signed, dated 1960)

- 📍 Title / Motif: Gaze Beyond the Canvas

- 📏 Dimensions (motif): 43 × 27 cm (approx. 16.9" × 10.6")

- 📏 Dimensions (incl. frame): 54.5 × 38.5 cm (approx. 21.5" × 15.2")

- 📦 Condition: Good vintage condition

- 🖼 Presentation: Framed

Artist & Provenance

Björn Gidstam is a Swedish painter known for his atmospheric landscapes and introspective portraits. His work often explores the quiet tension between presence and memory, rendered with poetic restraint.

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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