Framed Oil Painting, House Facade, attributed to Paul Graf (1866–1903)

Dimensions of the canvas approx. 50 x 61 cm
Frame dimensions approx. 63 x 74 cm
 
Paul Graf (Swedish, 1866–1903)
House Facade, early 20th century
Oil on canvas, unsigned
This unsigned painting, attributed to Paul Graf, portrays a quiet street enlivened by flags and afternoon light. The confident handling of paint and sensitivity to architectural rhythm suggest a skilled hand, aligning with Graf’s known interest in the play between structure and atmosphere. On the verso, an inscription reads “Original painting by Paul Graf, attests Gustaf Jaensson,” providing the basis for the attribution. The work captures a moment of stillness within the urban landscape, rendered with a subtle luminosity that speaks to Graf’s early modern sensibility.