August Malmström

1829 - 1901

Essentials

  • Top 3 works:
    • Frithiof kommer till Kung Ring (ur Frithiofs saga)
    • Kung Rings död (ur Frithiofs saga)
    • King Bele and Thorsten Vikingsson
  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Topics explored:
    • man
    • shadows
    • woman
    • people
  • Corpus themes:
    • national romanticism
    • norse mythology
    • gothicismus
    • frithiofs saga illustrations
    • academic realism
  • Nationality: Sweden
  • 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.

legacy and available works

malmström's work can be found in various museums and collections, including the nationalmuseum (stockholm, sweden). some of his notable paintings, such as älvalek (490 x 900 cm, oil on canvas), are available for viewing on OriginalUniqueArt.com. his legacy continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike. key works: * grindslanten (1885) * älvalek (490 x 900 cm, oil on canvas) * illustrations for frithiofs saga and the tales of ensign stål museums and collections: * nationalmuseum (stockholm, sweden) * royal swedish academy of arts

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What was Johan August Malmström known for?
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Where was Johan August Malmström born?
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Who influenced Malmström’s artistic style?
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What is Grindslanten famous for?

Questions & Answers

What themes define August Malmström's corpus?

national romanticism, norse mythology, gothicismus, frithiofs saga illustrations, academic realism

What is the top-ranked painting by August Malmström on ArtsDot.com?

Frithiof kommer till Kung Ring (ur Frithiofs saga)

Who influenced Malmström’s artistic style?

Gothicismus.

What occasions are August Malmström's works good for?

cultural

Who is August Malmström?

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

How many of August Malmström's paintings are on ArtsDot.com?

34

Where was Johan August Malmström born?

Motala

Is August Malmström's work still under copyright?

No, works by this artist are in the public domain.

When and where was August Malmström born?

1829, Västra Ny församling, Sweden

When did August Malmström die?

1901