Original Lithograph
Bengt Lindström
Swedish, 1925–2008
Viking Gods
Circa 1970s
Rare Artist's Proof — E.A. III/X
Artist's Proof (E.A. III/X)
An exceptionally rare Épreuve d'Artiste (Artist's Proof) designated E.A. III/X, outside the main edition. Hand-signed by the artist in silver pencil directly over the vibrant red background. Printed with exceptional color intensity and rich textural saturation on heavy Arches paper.
Sheet Size: 29.1 × 21.3 in (74 × 54 cm)
Medium: Original Color Lithograph on Fine Arches Wove Paper
Rarity: Rare Artist's Proof (E.A. III/X from an edition of 10 APs)
Condition: Excellent original condition. Fresh, vibrant colors with full margins.
Signature & Annotations: Hand-signed by the artist in silver pencil in the lower right; marked E.A. III/X in silver pencil in the lower left. Title VIKING GODS inscribed in pencil on the reverse.
Viking Gods is a quintessential expression of Bengt Lindström’s lifelong fascination with Nordic mythology and ancestral saga lore. Featuring two confronting totem-like figures in fiery reds, vivid greens, and intense black strokes, the composition radiates primitive power and monumental presence.
With its fiery palette and signature CoBrA-inspired gestural vitality, this proof is an impressive example of Lindström’s mythic graphic oeuvre.
Hand-signed and designated in silver pencil by Bengt Lindström, offering supreme authenticity and exceptional collector significance.
