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Islet Harbour, Inga Berg (1912–1995), Swedish, oil on canvas, 1950
Islet Harbour, Inga Berg (1912–1995), Swedish, oil on canvas, 1950
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Inga Berg’s Islet Harbour offers a tranquil window onto the quiet rhythm of island life. Her gently assured brushwork outlines shorefront homes, boats, and tree-lined islets with understated grace. The soft Nordic palette—cool blues, silvery greens, and warm terracottas—draws the viewer into a harbour scene where nature and human touch settle into peaceful coexistence.
Born in Örebro, Berg studied at Tekniska skolan in Stockholm before refining her craft under Isaac Grünewald and Otte Sköld. Her work spanned advertising, illustration, and fine art, with exhibitions at Sweden’s Nationalmuseum and regional art associations. She’s celebrated for expressive landscapes and poetic compositions rooted in Scandinavian modernist traditions.
This painting is displayed in its original high-quality deep hardwood frame—expertly crafted, beautifully proportioned, and preserved in excellent condition. The frame’s bold presence enhances the scene’s quiet strength.
Size: 73 × 83 cm / 28.7 × 32.7 inches
