Stockholm
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Biography: Johan Krouthén
Johan Krouthén, a name synonymous with Swedish Realism, stands as a bridge between tradition and the emerging modern world. Known for…
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Biography: Richard Bergh
The life of Richard Bergh is a fascinating chapter in Swedish art history. Born into a family of painters, Bergh emerged…
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Biography: Ernst Josephson
Ernst Josephson, a Swedish painter and poet, was born on April 16, 1851, in Stockholm, Sweden. His artistic career spanned the…
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Stockholm: The History of its Art
Stockholm began as a fortified hinge between Baltic commerce and Scandinavian kingdoms—an outpost of stone and faith rising from waterlogged soil.…
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Inspiration: “Red Stockings,” by Anders Zorn
Zorn’s art made him wealthy and he was thus able to build up a considerable collection of art. The objects were…
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Inspiration: “Sondagsmorgon,” by Anders Zorn
Zorn’s art made him wealthy and he was thus able to build up a considerable collection of art. The objects were…
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Inspiration: “De Camino a la Iglesia,” by Helena Schjerfbeck
In Paris, Schjerfbeck painted with Helena Westermarck, then left to study with Léon Bonnat at Mme Trélat de Vigny’s studio. In 1881 she…
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Biography: John Bauer
When we think of fairy tales, images of enchanted forests, mythical creatures, and magical realms often dance in our minds. But…
