CARL FOLK SAHLIN (1884-1972) SWEDEN. OIL ON PAPER BOARD. SIGNED. SOME WEAR DUE TO AGE. 21" X 14 1/2" Sahlin once trekked to Latin America to paint the natives and found himself in the middle of a revolution, which he also painted. Sahlin, who spoke five languages fluently, migrated to this country at 19, became a commercial artist and then retired young after operating Stone Wright and Vogue Write Studios in New York and Chicago. It was then that his serious travel and art work began A collection of his paintings belong to the Smithsonian Institution of Art in Washington, D.C. His artistic specialty was pinpointing - in watercolors and oils - the costumes and customs of the world's peoples. Enthralled with the Indians of the Western Hemisphere, he crossed the Andes dozens of times. The world soon became his domain as his interests expanded to Africa, Japan, Dutch Guiana an deven the snake charmers of Marrakesh, Morocco. His round the world travels also produced paintings of Australia and the people of the Pacific Islands. At age 88 he was still exploring the world, painting what he found, but he always came home to Miami. "Travel", he told an interviewer, "is the most potent medicine in the world. When you're traveling you throw off old burdens, nagging worries. You look into other people's lives, you see marvelous landscapes and buildings. Maybe it's the secret of a long life!" All items Located in Hollywood Florida Warehouse. Thank you for your inquiry about shipping your precious item/items purchased at Puckett Auctions. Please note that we are a family owned and operated UPS Store since 1991, we are located 1/2 mile from the Gallery and have daily pickups at the Gallery. Puckett Auctions has trusted us in being their preferred shipper and we ask that you do the same. Being that we are a family run store, my brother and I will always be the ones to pick up your items from the Gallery. We hand pack the items ourselves to ensure all packing and shipping guidelines are followed so your items arrive intact and to the correct location. Please also note that we provide all Puckett Auction customers our family discount and our quote below shall reflect such. You are more than welcome to call Brian or Mark with any questions at 954.963.2222