Framed Etching, Flowers in a Window, by Hans Johanson-Norsbo (Sweden, 1897-1955)
Framed Etching, Flowers in a Window, by Hans Johanson-Norsbo (Sweden, 1897-1955)
Handwritten text (top-right): Hans Norsbo
"Flowers in the Window"
Dry needle & Roulette
Rithblad no. 59, 1938
Handwritten text (bottom-left): Hans Johansson (Norsbo) 1897–1955
Typed label (bottom-right): Etching in original drawn by Hans Johansson
Born 1897 died 1955
Lives in Dalarna
Measurements:
Artwork: 16x13.1 cm
Framed: 34x26 cm
Condition - Yellowing
Hans Johansson Norsbo (1897–1955) was a Swedish artist known for his paintings, portraits, and printmaking, particularly drypoint engraving. Born in Falun, Sweden, he studied at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts and later adopted the surname Norsbo after settling in a village of the same name. His career highlights include a breakthrough at the 1921 Liljevalchs Art Gallery and over 240 engravings, often depicting portraits and landscapes. His work is held in major collections, including the Nationalmuseum and Moderna Museet. Norsbo passed away in 1955 and is buried in Falun.