Description:

Tom Krestesen, abstract oil on board, 1964, listed Danish-Swedish artist.

Expressive abstract composition executed in oil on board, characterised by dense dark areas with striking red, white and grey accents. Signed and dated 1964.

Origin: Denmark / Sweden.
Material: Oil on board.
Dimensions: visual size 42 × 48 cm, total size 44 × 50 cm.
Period: 1964.
Condition: In excellent condition with minor signs of wear.

Bio:
Tom Krestesen (1927–2017) was a Danish-born artist who spent most of his artistic career in Sweden. After moving to Sweden, he entered the Royal Institute of Art in Stockholm in 1950, studying there until 1956 under artists including Sven X-et Erixson, Bror Hjorth and Olle Nyman. From the late 1950s onwards, he became active in the Swedish exhibition scene while also exhibiting repeatedly in Denmark. His work encompasses painting and watercolour and ranges between expressive, abstract and figurative approaches. Krestesen maintained strong connections with Danish art and became a member of the Danish artists association Decembristerne.