Ivar Arosenius Swedish, 1878-1909
Sorrow (Sorg), 1902
Indian ink and watercolour on paper
11.4 x 14.2 cm
4 1/2 x 5 5/8 in
4 1/2 x 5 5/8 in
Clase Fine Art
The artist's inscription 'HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE' translates as 'Evil unto him that thinks evil of it'. The motto features on the Arms of the Order of the...
The artist's inscription "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE" translates as "Evil unto him that thinks evil of it'. The motto features on the Arms of the Order of the Garter, which was founded by Edward III of England in 1348.
Arosenius no doubt thought this was a fitting motto for the prescription of alcoholic beverages as a medicine for his haemophilia.
Arosenius no doubt thought this was a fitting motto for the prescription of alcoholic beverages as a medicine for his haemophilia.
Provenance
Probably a gift from the artist to Gunnar and Signe Bohman (see cat nos 27 & 28);Thence by descent to the previous owners until June 2023.