Peter Dahl (1934–2019) - Expressive Figures
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Peter Dahl, Expressive Figures, a hand-signed limited edition artwork (Edition E.A.) in mixed technique, dated 1990–2000, 97 cm by 64 cm, depicting an autumn scene in the expressionist style, origin Sweden, sold by Gallery, in good condition.
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This expressive graphic work by Swedish artist Peter Dahl presents a dramatic composition of human figures rendered with strong, gestural lines and bold areas of colour. The predominantly black, white and grey palette is interrupted by vivid orange, green and deep blue, creating a powerful visual contrast.
Rather than depicting the figures in a strictly realistic manner, Dahl distorts and simplifies their forms, giving the composition a dynamic and almost theatrical quality. The heavy black contours and energetic brushwork emphasise movement, emotion and physical presence. This approach is characteristic of Dahl’s expressive treatment of people and everyday life.
Peter Dahl (1934–2019) was a Swedish painter, graphic artist, sculptor and writer, born in Oslo and raised in Stockholm. He studied at Academie Libre and later at the Royal Institute of Art (Kungliga Konsthögskolan) in Stockholm from 1958–1963, where he studied under Lennart Rodhe.
This expressive graphic work by Swedish artist Peter Dahl presents a dramatic composition of human figures rendered with strong, gestural lines and bold areas of colour. The predominantly black, white and grey palette is interrupted by vivid orange, green and deep blue, creating a powerful visual contrast.
Rather than depicting the figures in a strictly realistic manner, Dahl distorts and simplifies their forms, giving the composition a dynamic and almost theatrical quality. The heavy black contours and energetic brushwork emphasise movement, emotion and physical presence. This approach is characteristic of Dahl’s expressive treatment of people and everyday life.
Peter Dahl (1934–2019) was a Swedish painter, graphic artist, sculptor and writer, born in Oslo and raised in Stockholm. He studied at Academie Libre and later at the Royal Institute of Art (Kungliga Konsthögskolan) in Stockholm from 1958–1963, where he studied under Lennart Rodhe.
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Artist
Peter Dahl (1934–2019)
Sold with frame
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Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
E.A
Title of artwork
Expressive Figures
Technique
Mixed technique
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Sweden
Condition
Good condition
Height
97 cm
Width
64 cm
Depiction/theme
Autumn scene
Style
Expressionism
Period
1990-2000
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