Iceland. 1876 - 1958
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1885 Iceland - 1972. Known for: Expressionist, impressionist landscape, mountain scene and seascape painting.
Johannes Sveinsson Kjarval (15 October 1885 – 13 April 1972) was an Icelandic painter. He is by many considered one of the most important artists of Iceland. Born in poverty, he was adopted and as a... Read full biography
Johannes Sveinsson Kjarval (15 October 1885 – 13 April 1972) was an Icelandic painter. He is by many considered one of the most important artists of Iceland. Born in poverty, he was adopted and as a young man worked as a fisherman. However, he spent every spare time drawing and painting and managed... Read full biography
Johannes Sveinsson Kjarval (15 October 1885 – 13 April 1972) was an Icelandic painter. He is by many considered one of the most important artists of Iceland. Born in poverty, he was adopted and as a young man worked as a fisherman. However, he spent every spare time drawing and painting and managed to learn basics from artist Ásgrímur Jónsson. At age 27 with financial support from fishermen and the Icelandic Confederation of Labour he passed an entrance examination and was admitted to the Royal... Read full biography
Johannes Sveinsson Kjarval (15 October 1885 – 13 April 1972) was an Icelandic painter. He is by many considered one of the most important artists of Iceland. Born in poverty, he was adopted and as a young man worked as a fisherman. However, he spent every spare time drawing and painting and managed to learn basics from artist Ásgrímur Jónsson. At age 27 with financial support from fishermen and the Icelandic Confederation of Labour he passed an entrance examination and was admitted to the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts for higher education in the arts where he completed his studies. During the Copenhagen years he became acquainted with various styles including Impressionism, Expressionism and Cubism, but he also became an accomplished... Read full biography
Johannes Sveinsson Kjarval (15 October 1885 – 13 April 1972) was an Icelandic painter. He is by many considered one of the most important artists of Iceland. Born in poverty, he was adopted and as a young man worked as a fisherman. However, he spent every spare time drawing and painting and managed to learn basics from artist Ásgrímur Jónsson. At age 27 with financial support from fishermen and the Icelandic Confederation of Labour he passed an entrance examination and was admitted to the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts for higher education in the arts where he completed his studies. During the Copenhagen years he became acquainted with various styles including Impressionism, Expressionism and Cubism, but he also became an accomplished draughtsman. Later he also took shorter trips to France and Italy. Kjarval was a prolific painter, leaving thousands of drawings and p... Read full biography
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"Hvitasunnudagr"
Johannes Kjarval"Hvitasunnudagr"
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Mountain landscape, Iceland
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Thingvellir, Iceland.
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