Knut Ekwall (Swedish, 1843-1912). A fisherman engulfed by a siren. Oil on canvas. 76-1/2 x 59 inches (194.3 x 149.9 cm)...

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Knut Ekwall (Swedish, 1843-1912)
A fisherman engulfed by a siren
Oil on canvas
76-1/2 x 59 inches (194.3 x 149.9 cm)
Signed center left: Knut Ekwall

Property from the Cary M. Maguire Estate, Dallas, Texas

PROVENANCE:
Christie's, London, October 19, 1998, lot 226;
Guarisco Gallery, Washington, D.C.;
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1999.

LITERATURE:
P. Hook and M. Poltimore, Popular 19th Century Paintings, Woodbridge, 1986, p. 463, illustrated.


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