Swedish
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The History of Swedish Art
Sweden is often imagined from the outside as quiet and composed, its cultural exports defined by cool minimalism, functional design, and…
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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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Why Decorating Your Home Like a Rich Person Is the Ultimate Act of Rebellion
In a world where minimalist decor is king, draping your home in luxury feels like breaking the rules. Sure, everyone talks…
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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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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…
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Biography: Carl Wilhelm Wilhelmson
Carl Wilhelm Wilhelmson (1866-1928) was a distinguished Swedish painter and educator, whose artistic journey and contributions to the Swedish art scene…
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Inspiration: “The Girl With The Cigarette,” by Anders Zorn
Anders Zorn, a Swedish master of portraiture and light, is celebrated for his ability to capture the human spirit in striking…
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Inspiration: “Frileuse (Shivering Girl),” by Anders Zorn
Zorn is known to use a basic color palette consisting of Lead White (Flake White), Yellow Ochre, Vermilion and Ivory Black.…
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Inspiration: “Breton Girl With Jar,” by Amelie Lundahl
Amelie Lundahl was the youngest of eleven children[. Her mother died when she was three months old and her father, Abraham,…
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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…
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Inspiration: “Lace Making in Venice,” by Anders Zorn
Anders Zorn was born and raised on his grandparents’ farm in Yvraden, a hamlet near the village of Utmeland in the…
