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1993 Oil painting "Spring Rhapsody – Horses, Flowers, Grassland" by Konrad Galaaen (Norway 1923-2004), Norwegian/Scandinavian Modern Art

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  • Handpicked by NorwegianPLUS
  • Vintage from the 1990s
  • Materials: Surface: Canvas board
  • Width: 95 centimetres
    Height: 76 centimetres
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"Spring Rhapsody – Horses, Flowers, Grassland" by Konrad Galaaen (1923-2004)
--Oil on Canvas with back plate| Signed & Dated 1993

This rare, large-scale oil painting by acclaimed Norwegian artist **Konrad Galaaen** captures the vibrant energy of spring through a masterful depiction of five horses across a meadow. Signed and dated **"K. Galaaen 1993"** in the lower left, the work exemplifies Galaaen's signature blend of **Scandinavian romanticism and modernist composition**, rendered with lush brushwork and a dynamic color palette.

The scene unfolds across a sprawling grassland dotted with wildflowers, where horses in rich chestnut, ebony, and ivory tones stand in harmonious contrast against the verdant landscape. Galaaen’s expert handling of light and texture creates a sense of movement, as if the breeze carries the scent of blossoms through the canvas.

**Collector’s Notes:**
- **Provenance:** Documented work by a noted mid-century Norwegian artist
- **Condition:** Excellent; original canvas with stable paint layer
- **Scale:** Substantial dimensions command presence as a statement piece
- **Versatility:** Complements both contemporary and traditional interiors

**Designer Appeal:**
- **Nordic Interiors:** A natural focal point for Scandinavian-inspired spaces
- **Equestrian Collections:** Ideal for enthusiasts of equine art
- **Investment Potential:** Rare example of Galaaen’s pastoral oeuvre

Presented in its original condition, this painting arrives ready to elevate distinguished interiors—from cosmopolitan galleries to country estates. A singular opportunity for collectors of **20th-century European art** and **museum-quality Nordic works**.

Title: "Spring Rhapsody – Horses, Flowers, Grassland"
Year: 1993
Medium: Oil on Canvas with back plate
Frame: Nature pine wood
Origin: Porsgrunn, Norway
Artist: Konrad Galaaen (Norway 1923-2004)
Signed and dated lower right: K. Galaaen 1993

Dimensions with frame ca.:
--Width: 95 cm / 37.40 inches,
--Height: 76 cm / 29.92 inches,
--Thickness: 4 cm / 1.58 inches.

The painting and frame is in beautiful original condition, some normal age-related traces consistent with age.

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