Nordic Figure c.1939 by Ejnar Hansen, Oil on Canvas P3465

This expressive 1939 oil portrait by Ejnar Hansen (as labeled on the exhibition tag) presents a contemplative seated woman rendered with strong emotional sensitivity and a soft, naturalistic palette. Draped in a pale shawl and dark dress, she holds a string of beads while gazing thoughtfully into the distance. Hansen’s brushwork combines realism with a modernist edge, giving the portrait a quiet theatricality enhanced by the dramatic blue drapery behind her.

The back of the artwork includes multiple provenance labels, most notably a partial exhibition tag from the Faulkner Memorial Art Gallery in Santa Barbara, indicating the piece was part of a curated public exhibition. An additional typed label identifies the work as “Nordic Figure, 1939.” A framer’s label from G. Breitweiser, Studio 2, Santa Barbara suggests the work was later reframed or maintained locally.

Presented in its vintage gilt frame—aged with elegant patina—the painting carries strong historical character and artistic depth. A compelling example of early 20th-century portraiture with documented gallery provenance.

Art measures 34.5" x 46.5", 40" x 52.5"