Bjorn Wiinblad (Danish,1918-2006). . Three Girls . Late 20th century. Ceramic tiles on panel. Signed bottom center ...

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Bjorn Wiinblad (Danish,1918-2006)

Three Girls
Late 20th century
Ceramic tiles on panel
Signed bottom center Bjorn Wiinblad
66 x 54 inches (167.6 x 137.2 cm)

While Bjorn Wiinblad drew and painted as a child, ceramics were his first medium in which he excelled professionally. This 68 inch x 54 inch red and white panel is made up of 99 painted tiles drawn together by Wiinblad to create one of his oriental-themed master works. While Wiinblad chose a monochromatic effect for this piece, the choice of the red hue and shading gives the panel depth and expressions of calm, something Wiinblad strove for in many of his works. The young women holding small birds while a young man calmly looks on match the serenity that is the background of the work. The chrysanthemum-styled painted tiles that surround the vignette accentuate the central scene and create a portal through which the viewer can enjoy the beauty of the encounter.


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