Olle Olsson-Hagalund IV

I adore the many portrayals of glass houses in Olle Olsson-Hagalund's work. they seemed to have allowed him to indulge his love of architecture and the colour and texture of the flowers and foliage.

Olle Olsson-Hagalund III

The crowd scenes of Olle Olsson-Hagalund  are full of humour and expression, the individuals carefully observed their characters and charms observed and rendered, people watching at it's best.

Olle Olsson-Hagalund II

The blossom is late this year and incredibly fecund. In Norfolk last week the hawthorn was in full bloom and like this painting  by Olle Olsson-Hagalund gave the trees a wondrous aura. My white weeping cherry is still in full bloom saved from its usual brief existence by it's late arrival and less boisterous winds.
Last night at dusk I stood beneath it while the white cups of petals, entertained the bumble bees with their supper, bejeweled with raindrops from an April shower.
While in Edinburgh the avenues of pink cherry in the meadows are only just peeping through. Spring is a joy.

Olle Olsson-Hagalund I

Recently I discovered the work of Swedish painter, Olle Olsson-Hagalund (1904–1972). (Thank you Donatella) Olle's work can be naive, but also exceptionally observed and sensitive, with tremendous use of colour. It is also a window through time to remind us to appreciate simple joys in life. Olle worked extensively on theatre design and in the next few posts I will share more examples of his works.

Above: Olle Olsson-Hagalund in 1956.