c.1930s "Nude with Green Chair" Oil on canvas painting by Ragnar Kraugerud (1909-1987), Norwegian / Scandinavian Art

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Norwegian Modernist Masterpiece by Ragnar Kraugerud (1909–1987), c. 1930s

This exceptional museum-quality painting by celebrated Norwegian artist Ragnar Kraugerud showcases his distinctive modernist style. The composition features a nude figure with a dark green chair, set against a warm yellow wall and deep red curtain—a bold interplay of color and form.

A rare survivor from the interwar era, this piece embodies the artistic innovation of early 20th-century Norway. Perfect for collectors and design enthusiasts alike, it offers both historical significance and striking visual impact.

Title: "Nude with Green Chair"
Medium: Oil on canvas
Year: c.1930s
Origin: Norway
Artist: Ragnar Kraugerud (Bærum 1909-1987)
Signature: Signed down to right R.K.

Condition: Good antique condition, minor age-related traces, the solid thick golden frame is from newer date.

Dimensions with frame:
--Width: 50 cm / 19.69 inches,
--Height: 59 cm / 23.23 inches,
--Thickness: 5.5 cm / 2.17 inches.

Easy to match with both modern and classic style living room, office, cabin, library, etc.

More about artist: https://snl.no/Ragnar_Kraugerud

Ragnar Kraugerud (1909–1987)

Kraugerud studied at the Norwegian School of Crafts and Art Industry (1930) and the Norwegian Academy of Fine Arts under Halfdan Strøm and Axel Revold (1930–32). His work blends German Expressionist influences with French modernist traditions, reflecting study trips to Spain, Portugal, and Paris (1934–47).

Known for his robust, textured figures and lush, often somber palette, Kraugerud developed a distinctive style. His forest scenes and figurative works reveal affinities with Paul Klee’s naivety and Georges Rouault’s boldness, yet retain a uniquely rough expressiveness—evident in early pieces like Sidewalk (1937).

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