Hans Wigert (1932-2015)
Sweden
1996
Oil on canvas
43” x 59”

Hans Wigert (1932–2015) was a Swedish painter known for his expressive and atmospheric paintings, often inspired by the dramatic coastal environment of northern Sweden. Born in Motala, he studied at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts under Staffan Hallström, Bror Marklund, and Evert Lundquist from 1959 to 1965. Over the course of his career, his work was included in numerous exhibitions both in Sweden and internationally, including in a 1982 group show at MomaPS1. In 2004, he was honored with the Prince Eugen Medal for artistic achievement. His paintings are held in several prominent museum collections, and his work continues to inform the evolving identity of Scandinavian art.

“Tjugondag Knut” or “Saint Knut’s Day” is a Swedish tradition that marks the end of the Christmas season.
Signed and dated on verso.

On view and available at Lawton Mull from May 21st until June 25th 2025 as part of our collaborative exhibition, ORDINARY SPLENDOR.