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Harald Sohlberg — Autumn at Leangbukten, Oslofjord
Harald Sohlberg

Autumn at Leangbukten, Oslofjord

1926

A serene autumnal landscape captures the tranquil waters of the Oslofjord nestled among gently sloping hills adorned with the warm, golden hues of changing foliage. Sohlberg's masterful use of oil paint conveys a quiet, almost mystical stillness, with the soft reflections of the autumn trees mirrored in the calm fjord below. The composition evokes a deeply contemplative mood, characteristic of Sohlberg's romantic and symbolist approach to the Norwegian landscape.

Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Execution: Painted in 1926, in Norway. Literature: Arne Stenseng, Exhibition History: Oslo, Nasjonalmuseet; London, Dulwich Picture Gallery; Museum Wiesbaden,

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern & Contemporary Art Evening Sale

March 5, 2026

Estimate: $850,000$1,300,000

Sold: $1,093,000

Lot 10

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Harald Sohlberg, Autumn at Leangbukten, Oslofjord, 1926

A serene autumnal landscape captures the tranquil waters of the Oslofjord nestled among gently sloping hills adorned with the warm, golden hues of changing foliage. Sohlberg's masterful use of oil paint conveys a quiet, almost mystical stillness, with the soft reflections of the autumn trees mirrored in the calm fjord below. The composition evokes a deeply contemplative mood, characteristic of Sohlberg's romantic and symbolist approach to the Norwegian landscape.

Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
92.9 x 71.8 cm
Year
1926
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Serene Mood, Landscape Painting, Muted Earth Tones, Male Artist, Autumn Scene, Early 20th Century, Late 19th Century, Symbolism, Norwegian Artist, Nordic Nature, Oil on Canvas, Symbolist Painter

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