Plaster Wall Relief – Carin Nilson, Sweden (c. 1940s)

A vintage Swedish plaster wall relief depicting the Madonna and Child, attributed to sculptor Carin Nilson (1884–1973). The composition features the Madonna with closed eyes and a serene expression, with the child’s head set within an arched sculptural frame. The relief has a muted green patinated finish with bronze and golden-brown accents that highlight the facial features and contours. Carin Nilson was a Swedish sculptor known for plaster sculptures and portrait busts, often with religious subjects. Her surname is also found spelled Nilsson in some sources and on signed works. Her work is represented in the collection of Nationalmuseum in Sweden. The reverse is roughly finished and fitted with a metal hanging loop.