Lepik, Hugo (1905 – 2001). Winter in Sweden. (1952)

Hugo Lepik’s “Winter in Sweden” (1952) is a captivating oil on canvas painting that exhibits the artist’s deep and vigorous coloring. Measuring 50.3 x 61.5 cm, this masterpiece reflects Lepik’s affinity for landscapes, notably those of Estonia, Sweden, and Norway. The signature “H.Lepik 1952” is present on the lower left. After graduating from the State Industrial and Art School in 1929, Lepik enhanced his skills in countries like Germany, Italy, Finland, and Canada. He emigrated to Sweden in 1944. Besides landscapes, he excelled in painting portraits. His works have been showcased in various cities including Riga, Kaunas, Antwerp, Rome, Budapest, Stockholm, Montreal, and across Sweden.