{"product_id":"ernst-josephson-girl-in-blue-1880s-art-poster","title":"Ernst Josephson: Girl in Blue (1880s) | Art Poster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn intimate Swedish portrait poster featuring a young girl in a blue-striped dress and a decorated straw hat. Ernst Josephson’s \u003cem\u003eGirl in Blue\u003c\/em\u003e from the 1880s combines a direct gaze with loose brushwork and fresh, luminous colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted locally on heavyweight matte paper. Typical delivery time: 2–5 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwedish portrait by Ernst Josephson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainted during the 1880s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpressive brushwork in blue, grey and warm earth tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal artwork painted in oil on wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted on 200 gsm matte quality paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in four sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA direct and thoughtful gaze\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe girl sits close to the picture plane and looks directly toward the viewer. Her expression is calm and observant, giving the small portrait an unusual sense of presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA broad straw hat frames her face. Dark blue ribbons and small flowers decorate the crown, while a black belt defines the pale blue dress. Josephson uses a few carefully placed details to suggest fabric, texture and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLoose brushwork and clear colour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe girl’s face is modelled with soft pink, cream and brown tones. Around it, the paint becomes freer. Blue and violet strokes run through the dress, while the background is built from visible marks in grey, green and ochre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral areas retain a sketchlike quality. The open brushwork gives the portrait energy and draws attention to the act of painting. Josephson keeps the eyes and facial expression precise while allowing the surroundings to remain fluid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA small portrait from the 1880s\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGirl in Blue\u003c\/em\u003e measures only 33 × 26 cm and was painted in oil on a wooden panel. Its close composition makes the sitter appear almost life-sized within the narrow format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe identity of the girl is not recorded on the museum page. Nationalmuseum classifies the work as both a child portrait and a portrait painting. The museum purchased it in 1936.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“He wanted to become Sweden’s Rembrandt.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfooter\u003eSource: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collection.nationalmuseum.se\/en\/collection\/item\/18651\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNationalmuseum: Ernst Josephson, Artist\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Ernst Josephson\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eErnst Abraham Josephson was born in Stockholm in 1851. He trained at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts and continued his studies during travels through France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePortraiture became central to his work. Josephson was interested in the personality and psychological presence of his sitters, and his paintings often combine careful observation with bold, increasingly independent brushwork. He was also a painter of folk scenes and subjects drawn from Nordic mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArtwork details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArtist\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eErnst Abraham Josephson (1851–1906)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSwedish title\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlicka i blått\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnglish title\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eGirl in Blue\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1880s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTechnique\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOil on wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOriginal dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33 × 26 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSubject\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePortrait of a girl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCollection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNationalmuseum, Stockholm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInventory number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNM 3121\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAcquisition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurchased in 1936\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCentimetres\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInches\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 × 40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 × 16″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 × 50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 × 20″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 × 70 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 × 28″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 × 100 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 × 40″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA distinctive portrait for the home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe muted blues, warm skin tones and visible brushwork suit interiors with natural wood, linen and quiet neutral colours. The portrait works well in a bedroom, reading corner, hallway or as part of a gallery wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more portraits and historic paintings in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sweden\"\u003eSwedish art collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Further details about the original can be found in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collection.nationalmuseum.se\/sv\/collection\/item\/20174\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNationalmuseum’s collection database\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho painted Girl in Blue?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe portrait was painted by the Swedish artist Ernst Josephson, who became known for portraits, scenes of everyday life and subjects from Nordic folklore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the girl in the portrait?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sitter is identified by Nationalmuseum simply as a girl. Her name is not recorded in the museum’s public collection entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen was the portrait painted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNationalmuseum dates the artwork to the 1880s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat material was used for the original?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original was painted in oil on a wooden panel measuring 33 × 26 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the original artwork?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting belongs to Nationalmuseum in Stockholm and has inventory number NM 3121.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat paper is the poster printed on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poster is printed on heavyweight 200 gsm quality paper with a matte, non-reflective surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a frame included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The frame is not included, allowing you to choose one that suits the poster and your interior.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hygge by Scandinavia","offers":[{"title":"30x40 cm \/ 12x16″","offer_id":56254278631811,"sku":"e438de98-d34f-4f4f-be5f-24ca0ded3404","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50 cm \/ 16x20″","offer_id":56254278664579,"sku":"089e95e6-cc31-48ed-84f4-8d1599b3ad42","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x70 cm \/ 20x28″","offer_id":56254278697347,"sku":"5956cc0b-ff40-4093-8b57-de7fbc41a519","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70x100 cm \/ 28x40″","offer_id":56254278730115,"sku":"bae3bcab-481f-4275-8d93-45884c524c6e","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/8640\/8323\/files\/36866dd4-8adc-4fdf-a90d-b84f0cd973eb.webp?v=1780299371","url":"https:\/\/hyggebyscandinavia.com\/products\/ernst-josephson-girl-in-blue-1880s-art-poster","provider":"Hygge by Scandinavia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}