Frithiof kommer till Kung Ring (ur Frithiofs saga)
Kung Rings död (ur Frithiofs saga)
King Bele and Thorsten Vikingsson
Art period: القرن التاسع عشر
Copyright status: Public domain
Topics explored:
man
shadows
woman
people
Corpus themes:
national romanticism
norse mythology
gothicismus
frithiofs saga illustrations
academic realism
Nationality: السويد
Works on this site: 34
Room fit: restaurant
early life and influences
johan august malmström, a swedish painter, was born in motala, sweden in 1829. he died in stockholm, sweden in 1901. malmström's work is characterized by its national romanticism, often featuring children and motifs from norse mythology.
artistic style and notable works
malmström's most widely recognized work is grindslanten (1885), a painting that showcases his unique blend of romanticism and folkloric elements. his style, influenced by gothicismus, sets him apart from other swedish painters of his time.
illustrations and academic career
malmström made illustrations for publications of both frithiofs saga and the tales of ensign stål. he served as a professor at the royal swedish academy of arts and later as its manager. additionally, malmström worked as an illustrator for several newspapers and book publishing houses, and designed furniture and porcelain for gustavsberg.
19th-century Swedish painters like Anders Zorn, Carl Larsson, and August Malmström defined an era. Find museum-quality reproductions on OriginalUniqueArt.com.
