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Gerhard Gyllenhammar
'Nymphs and Satyrs', Bacchanalia, Mythology, Swedish Modernist, Paris, Nya Nisse

Circa 1910

$8,500
£6,355.84
€7,423.25
CA$11,942.49
A$12,095.42
CHF 6,948.21
MX$146,672.56
NOK 80,598.37
SEK 82,039.88
DKK 55,496.67

About the Item

Signed lower right, 'G. Gyllenhammar' for Gerhard Napoleon Gyllenhammar (Swedish, 1873-1968) and painted circa 1910. A bold, Post-Impressionist figural showing nymphs and satyrs engaged in bacchanalian revelry. With unhesitating frankness, Gyllenhammar renders a provocative interplay between mischievous nymphs and a satyr caught by the tail between them. Filled with movement and energy, ‘Satyrs and Nymphs’ exemplifies the jubilant style of this notable Swedish modernist. Painter, graphic artist and sculptor, Gerhard Gyllenhammar studied at the Konstnärsförbundets Skola (Artist’s Association School) in Stockholm before working in Paris from 1901-1914, producing drawings for local magazines under the pseudonym ‘Gérard’. His professional artwork was printed in ‘Boulevard’ publications featuring humorous and sensational headlines designed to entertain passers-by. After returning to Sweden, Gyllenhammar worked as an illustrator for the satirical magazine ‘Nya Nisse’, edited by Julius Hodell, and created illustrations for Disa Holberg’s book “I slynåren. För tjugo år sedan” (The Wild Teenage Years: Twenty Years Ago, 1925). Gyllenhammar exhibited throughout Sweden, including at the Baltic Exhibition in Malmö (1914), the Nordic Graphics Exhibition at Liljevalch’s Art Gallery (1924) and the Swedish General Art Association. In 1936, he participated as an art competitor in the Berlin Summer Olympics. The work of Gerhard Gyllenhammar can be found in permanent collections including the National Museum of Stockholm and the Moderna Museet. We are pleased to offer this vibrant figural dating to the artist’s Paris period. References: Lexicon of Swedish Artists, Part II, pages 339-340, Allhems Förlag, Malmö; Swedish Artists, Biographical Manual, Väbo förlag, 1987, page 180, ISBN 91-87504-00-6; et al.
  • Creator:
    Gerhard Gyllenhammar (1873 - 1968, Swedish)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1910
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    canvas laid down on masonite, minor restoration, minor losses; unframed; shows well.
  • Gallery Location:
    Santa Cruz, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU34418171392

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