'Coastal Landscape' by Erland Melanton

'Coastal Landscape' by Erland Melantonartist: Erland Melanton (Swedish 1916 1968) medium: oil on panel dimensions: 44 x 29 cm panel size 54 x 37 cm framed (approx) signed and dated 53 presented in its original frame * frame currently being restored due back late August, early September, 2025. Photos to follow. If purchased in the meantime we will fulfil your order as soon as this is back at the gallery AU $980 (approx US $640 550 EUROS 94,000 yen 475 GBP for exact current conversion visit

artist: Erland Melanton (Swedish 1916-1968)

medium: oil on panel

dimensions: 44 x 29 cm panel size / 54 x 37 cm framed (approx)
signed and dated 53
presented in its original frame

* frame currently being restored - due back late August, early September, 2025. Photos to follow. If purchased in the meantime we will fulfil your order as soon as this is back at the gallery

AU $980 (approx US $640 / 550 EUROS / 94,000 yen / 475 GBP - for exact current conversion visit xe.com)

artist biography
Erland Melanton was a Swedish painter and graphic artist born in Arkiva, Sweden on January 31, 1916.

Melanton studied Högre Konstindustriella Skolan in Stockholm from1938-1943 and became a teacher in watercoloir painting at the Konstfackskolan in 1946. Melanton studied mosaic techniques at the Art Academy in Ravenna ifrom 1946-1947 and mural painting at the Consulate Academy in Florence in 1949. He was a specialist teacher in painting at Konstfack 1949-1963, professor of painting at the Royal College of Art in Stockholm from May 1963.

His work is represented at the National Museum in Stockholm and he has a number of his public works - mosaic murals - around Sweden. Melanton was married to Swedish textile artist Kaisa Melanton.

Melanton passed away aged 52 in Viggbyholm, Sweden on September 30, 1968.