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Pohutukawa

Discover 'Pohutukawa' by Edward Friström (1905). This evocative oil painting captures a New Zealand summer landscape in Expressionistic style. Bold colors, textured brushwork & a solitary tree create a melancholic beauty.

Explore the art of Clas Edvard Friström – a Swedish artist spanning Australia, NZ & California! Landscapes, seascapes & San Francisco Bay scenes by this unique visionary.

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Pohutukawa

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Collectible Description

An ode to the New Zealand summer, Pohutukawa evokes memories of the warmest months in the upper North Island. Edward Friström avoids visual clichés with his spare use of line and careful selection of jewel-like colours. A gnarled pōhutukawa in bloom fills the picture with just a glimpse of white sand and the sea showing beyond. The surrounding grass is burnt by drought, and the brilliant red pōhutukawa flowers speckle the greenish-black foliage. One feels the heat, and the invitation of the azure water is alluring. It is a modern view: gone are the 19th-century shackles of naturalistic representation, replaced by the reduction of the scene to its most essential and evocative components.See more detail about this artwork

Artist Biography

**early life and migration**

clas edvard friström, also known as claes edward fristrom, was born on january 23, 1864, in karlskrona, sweden. this swedish artist and art teacher would later embark on a journey that not only spanned across continents but also left an indelible mark on the world of art.

**the australian chapter (mid-1880s - 1903)**

after moving to brisbane, australia in the mid-1880s, friström married margaret johnston of south brisbane in 1886. this period marked the beginning of a significant chapter in his life, with the couple having three children together. * **teaching and exhibitions**: in 1903, upon moving to auckland, new zealand, friström taught at the elam school of fine arts and exhibited his works with the auckland society of artists.

**the californian era (1915 - 1950)**

* **immigration to california**: in 1915, friström and his wife immigrated to california to join their son and daughter. * **san francisco bay area and carmel-by-the-sea**: initially residing in the san francisco bay area, they later moved to carmel-by-the-sea, where friström frequently exhibited at the carmel art association. * **co-founder of the society for sanity in art**: in the late 1930s, the couple moved to san anselmo, california, with friström becoming a co-founder of the san francisco chapter of the society for sanity in art.

**legacy and passing (march 27, 1950)**

friström's life came full circle on march 27, 1950, when he passed away at the age of 86 in san anselmo, california. his legacy, however, continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike.

**conclusion**

the life and art of clas edvard friström serve as a testament to the power of migration, innovation, and the enduring spirit of creativity. as we reflect on his journey from sweden to california, we are reminded that even in the most unexpected places, art can thrive and leave an indelible mark on our collective cultural heritage.
clas edvard friström

clas edvard friström

1864 - 1950 , Sweden

Quick Facts

  • Artistic Movement Or Style: Post-Impressionism
  • Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist:
    • George Seurat
    • Paul Gauguin
  • Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
    • Paul Cézanne
    • Vincent van Gogh
  • Date Of Birth: November 24, 1864
  • Date Of Death: September 9, 1901
  • Full Name: Henri Marie Raymond de Toulouse-Lautrec
  • Nationality: French
  • Notable Artworks:
    • La Blanchisseuse
    • Moulin de la Galette
  • Place Of Birth: Camjac, Aveyron, France
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