Carl Johan Forsberg – Fanø Beach

Carl Johan Forsberg (1871–1935), Fanø Beach, watercolor on paper, H. 23 cm; W. 31 cm, signed lower right.

Swedish architect, painter, and watercolorist, Carl Johan Forsberg distinguished himself at the turn of the 20th century with a sensitive body of work inspired both by Nordic rigor and European landscapes. Although trained as an architect, it is through painting that he expresses a subtle aesthetic, attentive to nuances of light, natural lines, and a certain spirituality of place.

In Fanø Beach, created during one of his stays on the Danish island of Fanø, Forsberg depicts a deserted shore in warm, shifting tones. The sinuous composition, paced by seaweed patches and layers of sand, guides the eye toward a peaceful horizon dominated by an ethereal sky and two birds in flight. The sandy mounds on the right, bathed in light, add a sculptural relief to this landscape steeped in silence.

Through delicate washes, soft transitions, and refined chromatics, this watercolor reveals Forsberg’s art: a contemplative vision of the natural world, between realism and poetic impression.

Condition Report

The watercolor is in very good overall condition.
It has not been inspected outside its frame, but it shows no damage or restoration.

Sold in a frame in perfect condition, fitted with UV-protective glass.
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