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Oscar Lycke Paintings

Swedish, 1877-1927
Oscar Lycke was a Swedish painter best known for his evocative depictions of the northern landscape. Born in Sundsvall in 1877, he devoted his life to capturing the forests, rivers, and light of Norrland in works that combine national romanticism with a strong sense of realism. His paintings remain beloved today for their vivid atmosphere and heartfelt connection to the Nordic environment. Largely self-taught, Lycke showed artistic talent from an early age. After receiving mixed encouragement from his schoolteachers, he left Sundsvall at the age of 20 to pursue a career as an artist in Stockholm. The early years were difficult—he had no formal training and struggled to make a living—but his dedication never wavered. Over time, he gained recognition and began exhibiting in cities across Sweden, including Malmö and Norrköping, as well as internationally in Copenhagen and New York. Lycke was constantly on the move, traveling through Sweden in search of new landscapes and inspiration. He lived at different times in places like Delsbo and Hudiksvall, and during the war years of 1915–1918, he settled in Stockholm, spending summers with his family in Räfsnäs in the Stockholm archipelago. Eventually, he returned to his native Sundsvall, where he continued to paint until the end of his life. His artistic style reflects the cultural mood of early 20th-century Swedish art. Like many of his contemporaries, Lycke was drawn to national themes, finding beauty and identity in the Swedish countryside. His landscapes often depict the shifting light of dawn or dusk, dense spruce forests, and quiet paths glowing with natural color. The emotional resonance of his work, rooted in both memory and place, made him a favorite especially among those with ties to the north. Oscar Lycke passed away in 1927 at the age of 50, after a long period of illness and declining vision. A memorial exhibition at Sundsvalls museum in the late 1970s reaffirmed his significance, especially as a painter of northern Sweden. Today, Oscar Lycke remains a cherished figure in early 20th-century Swedish art, remembered for his lyrical portrayals of Norrland landscapes and his ability to transform everyday nature into something timeless.
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Artist: Oscar Lycke
Sunset in the Forest, c. 1910
Sunset in the Forest, c. 1910

Sunset in the Forest, c. 1910

By Oscar Lycke

Located in Stockholm, SE

This luminous painting by Oscar Lycke captures a tranquil sunset scene deep within a Nordic forest. The warm, golden light of the setting sun filters through the dense spruce trees, ...

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1910s Post-Impressionist Oscar Lycke Paintings

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Oil, Board

Northern Valley View – Light, Stillness and Depth in the Swedish North
Northern Valley View – Light, Stillness and Depth in the Swedish North

Northern Valley View – Light, Stillness and Depth in the Swedish North

By Oscar Lycke

Located in Stockholm, SE

In this luminous landscape, Oscar Lycke invites us to experience the serene vastness of Sweden’s northern interior. Likely painted in the region surrounding Liden along the Indalsälv...

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1910s Impressionist Oscar Lycke Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Waterfall and Timber – A View from Norrland
Waterfall and Timber – A View from Norrland

Waterfall and Timber – A View from Norrland

By Oscar Lycke

Located in Stockholm, SE

Provenance: Acquired directly from Katarina Gunnarsson, who inherited the painting from her mother, Barbro, the daughter of the artist. This striking landscape by Oscar Lycke depict...

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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Oscar Lycke Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Sunlit Forest and Distant Blue Mountains – A Northern Swedish Landscape by Lycke
Sunlit Forest and Distant Blue Mountains – A Northern Swedish Landscape by Lycke

Sunlit Forest and Distant Blue Mountains – A Northern Swedish Landscape by Lycke

By Oscar Lycke

Located in Stockholm, SE

This luminous landscape painting by Oscar Lycke captures the rolling hills and deep forests of northern Sweden, likely from the Sundsvall region. The foreground is dominated by lush ...

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1910s Post-Impressionist Oscar Lycke Paintings

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Oil, Board

A Steed of the Past
A Steed of the Past

A Steed of the Past

By Oscar Lycke

Located in Stockholm, SE

Swedish title: Hästkrake (The Old Nag) oil on panel signed on the reverse: Osc. Lycke Provenance: Acquired directly from Katarina Gunnarsson, who inherited the painting from her m...

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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Oscar Lycke Paintings

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Oil, Board

Mountain Landscape with Lake
Mountain Landscape with Lake

Mountain Landscape with Lake

By Oscar Lycke

Located in Stockholm, SE

Swedish Mountain Landscape with Lake oil on canvas laid on masonite 18 x 27 cm (7 1/8 x 10 5/8 in) 28 x 37 cm (11 x 14 5/8 in) Provenance: Acquired...

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1910s Post-Impressionist Oscar Lycke Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Aprilafton, Delsbo (April Evening, Delsbo), c. 1910
Aprilafton, Delsbo (April Evening, Delsbo), c. 1910

Aprilafton, Delsbo (April Evening, Delsbo), c. 1910

By Oscar Lycke

Located in Stockholm, SE

Oscar Lycke’s Aprilafton, Delsbo (“April Evening, Delsbo”), c. 1910, is a luminous oil painting that masterfully captures the gentle transition from winter to early spring in the rur...

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1910s Post-Impressionist Oscar Lycke Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Twilight in the North – Red Houses and Winter Light
Twilight in the North – Red Houses and Winter Light

Twilight in the North – Red Houses and Winter Light

By Oscar Lycke

Located in Stockholm, SE

This evocative winter landscape by Oscar Lycke captures the quiet poetry of northern Sweden. A frost-laden weeping birch dominates the foreground, its delicate branches shimmering in...

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Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Oscar Lycke Paintings

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Oil, Board

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