Jan Holm (1961-2007) - Seated Model

Seated Model

Jan Holm (1961-2007), Sweden's premier figurative artist, transformed personal adversity from lifelong cancer into vibrant celebrations of human presence - his late nudes rank among his most coveted works, auctioned for Barncancerfonden charity.

This acrylic on canvas (c. 2000-2005, 67 x 58 cm unframed, signed), portrays a seated female nude frontally - relaxed yet intensely present, inward gaze amid a fiery ochre-sienna-red-gold background contrasting cool green floor, body sculpted by color contrasts rather than lines.

Peak Holm mastery in nude atelier scenes fuses technical brilliance with intimate humanity; sought-after late-period pieces evoke burning vitality on canvas - quintessential Swedish post-expressionism. Good condition, unframed on stretcher; check craquelure.