A captivating painting by Danish artist Rasmus Svarre, known for his work in oil, pastel, charcoal, and watercolor that draws from Nordic sensibilities, mystery, and surreal poetics. It has been hanging in my music room for 10+ years and now needs a new home.
About the Artist
Rasmus Svarre is a contemporary Danish painter and illustrator whose work often blurs the boundaries between the natural and the uncanny. His landscapes are not just depictions of place, but invitations into atmospheres—of shadow, of solitude, of a sense that nature itself is powerful, sometimes ominous.
He works across mediums (oil, pastel, watercolor, charcoal), and themes range from moody figurative work to haunting, semi-abstract or dreamlike landscapes.
This Piece
Dandy painting exemplifies Svarre’s evocative style. The dramatic figure—masked, twisting, mid-gesture—stands before a dark backdrop. Light and shadow play across textured surfaces; the composition invites close inspection and rewards reflection. There’s tension here between the human presence and what lies beyond: land, darkness, or perhaps something internal.
At a Glance:
- It is a powerful conversation piece: visually striking, unsettling, yet poetic in its composition.
- It reflects Svarre’s mastery in merging traditional technique with contemporary sensibility.
- Its ambiguity adds to its appeal: it does not tell you everything, leaving space for interpretation.
- Excellent for collectors or lovers of Nordic art who appreciate atmospheric, expressive work rather than purely decorative motifs.
Details & Condition
- Medium: Acrylics on canvas
- Style: Figurative surrealism with strong narrative tension
- Condition: Excellent
- Size: 100cm x 100cm
- Location: Copenhagen
Offer
- Price: DKK 20000,-
- Pickup in Copenhagen
- Provenance details: bought directly from the artist around 2012-13.
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