Framed Charcoal on Paper, Seated Person, 1948, Richard Björklund (1897–1974

Richard Björklund (1897–1974, Swedish)
Seated Person, 1948
Charcoal on paper
Signed and dated lower left
A structured and atmospheric charcoal drawing in which Björklund shapes the interior from intersecting planes and blocks of shadow. The seated figure is rendered with deliberate economy, emerging from a rhythm of geometric forms that lend the scene both quiet tension and architectural clarity. Made in 1948, the work demonstrates Björklund’s ability to distil everyday observation into a refined, thoughtfully balanced composition.
Provenance: From the collection of Hans Månsson
Hans Månsson was a noted Swedish collector whose holdings reflected a particular interest in twentieth-century Nordic art, often favouring works on paper by artists engaged in modernist experimentation.
 

Sheet dimensions: 46.5 x 28 cm
Frame dimensions: 64 x 45 cm