Sweden

Biography: Richard Bergh

The life of Richard Bergh is a fascinating chapter in Swedish art history. Born into a family of painters, Bergh emerged…
Biography: Ernst Josephson

Ernst Josephson, a Swedish painter and poet, was born on April 16, 1851, in Stockholm, Sweden. His artistic career spanned the…
Inspiration: “Isabella Stewart Gardener in Venice,” by Anders Zorn

Isabella Stewart was born in New York City on April 14, 1840, the daughter of wealthy linen-merchant David Stewart and Adelia…
Biography: Bruno Liljefors

Bruno Andreas Liljefors (1860–1939) was a Swedish artist renowned for his wildlife paintings and naturalistic representations of the Scandinavian landscape. Born…
Inspiration: “Fru Lisen Samson Arranging Flowers,” by Anders Zorn

Anders Zorn’s art made him wealthy and he was thus able to build up a considerable collection of art. The objects…
Inspiration: “Female Model in a Studio,” by Oscar Björck

Born in Stockholm, from 1877 to 1882, Björck was a student of Edvard Perséus at the Academy where his paintings included…
Biography: Carl Larsson

Carl Larsson (1853-1919) was a Swedish painter and interior designer known for his charming and idyllic depictions of domestic life in…
Biography: John Bauer

When we think of fairy tales, images of enchanted forests, mythical creatures, and magical realms often dance in our minds. But…
Biography: Anders Zorn

Anders Zorn (1860–1920) was a Swedish painter and sculptor renowned for his portraits, genre scenes, and nude studies. He achieved international…