Artist
August Malmström
Swedish, 1829–1901
August Malmström was a Swedish artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Nationalmuseum. August Malmström was born in Västra Ny församling.
Johan August Malmström (14 October 1829 – 18 October 1901) was a Swedish painter. As an artist, he was known for his country motifs often featuring children. His most widely recognized work is Grindslanten (1885) featuring a typical scene from 19th-century Sweden.
Influenced by the national romanticism of Gothicismus, he also collected motifs from Norse mythology. He made illustrations for publications of both Frithiofs saga (Friðþjófs saga hins frœkna) and The Tales of Ensign Stål (Fänrik Ståls sägner). Malmström was professor and later manager at the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts.
Malmström also worked as an illustrator for several newspapers and book publishers. Additionally, Malmström designed furniture, worked as a pattern drawer and was a designer for Gustavsberg porcelain.
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