Who painted Evening Mood-Lidingö?

Evening Mood-Lidingö was painted by Eugène Jansson in 1900.

Where can I see Evening Mood-Lidingö?

Evening Mood-Lidingö is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Evening Mood-Lidingö?

Evening Mood-Lidingö is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Artwork

Evening Mood-Lidingö

Eugène Jansson , 1900

Evening Mood-Lidingö is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Eugène Jansson. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 2005.4
Credit line: Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt Fund

About this work

Overview

The canvas depicts a dusk‑lit field just outside Stockholm, where a dense stand of trees absorbs the fading light and a solitary star emerges in the twilight sky. The composition centers on the dark mass of foliage and the waning sunset, conveying a quiet, introspective atmosphere.

Subject & Meaning

Through the muted landscape, the artist evokes feelings of melancholy and isolation, softened only by the appearance of the first evening star. The work reflects an interest in internal psychological states rather than a straightforward representation of the scene, aligning with Symbolist concerns about mood and emotion.

Technique & Style

Thick, swirling brushstrokes create a sense of movement in the air, suggesting a heavy, breath‑held environment. The perspective narrows toward the central darkness, enhancing the depth and the sense of an enveloping gloom. The painter’s handling of texture and light contributes to the overall somber tone.

History & Provenance

The artist repeatedly painted this particular locale near Stockholm, seeking to capture a recurring moment of quiet. Most of his output remained in Sweden, making this example a relatively rare appearance in American collections.

Context

The painter was acquainted with the work of Norwegian Symbolist Edvard Munch as early as the mid‑1880s, sharing Munch’s ambition to explore inner emotional landscapes. This influence informs the painting’s mood, situating it within the broader currents of Scandinavian modernism.

Field with Young Trees in the Foreground, Piet Mondrian

Artist & collection

Artist

Eugène Jansson

Eugène Fredrik Jansson (18 March 1862, Stockholm – 15 June 1915, Nacka) was a Swedish painter known for his night-time land- and cityscapes dominated by shades of blue.