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Ernst Josephson

1851-1906     Sweden

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Ernst Josephson (1851–1906) was a significant Swedish artist, influential in the National Romantic movement. Born in Stockholm and trained at the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts, he also absorbed contemporary influences during his time in Paris. Josephson's art evolved from Realism to incorporate Symbolist and Expressionist elements, marked by vibrant color use and emotional depth, often exploring Swedish folklore and mythology.

A notable aspect of Josephson's career is his contribution to "sjukdomskonst" or "illness art." In the later part of his life, he suffered from psychological illness, which profoundly impacted his artistic style. This period saw a shift towards a more spontaneous, less constrained form of expression, leading to works that were raw, powerful, and deeply personal. These artworks provide a unique insight into the artist's internal struggles and are considered significant in the context of modern Swedish art. Josephson's legacy is not only in his thematic and stylistic contributions but also in how his personal challenges influenced and reshaped his artistic vision.

© Ernst Josephson
  • Portrait 11 Mythological 8 Daily Life 6 Scandinavian Folklore 3 Nature 2 Self-Portrait 2 Biblical 2 Romeo & Julia 1 Nature's Bounty 1 Shakespearean Drama 1 Domestic Life 1 The Judgment of Paris 1 Greek Mythology 1 Nude 1 Folklore 1 Music 1 Religious 1 Community 1 Patriotism 1 High Society 1
  • Sjukdomskonst 10 Realism 10 Symbolism 9 Impressionism 8 Romanticism 5 Genre Painting 3 Swedish National Romanticism 3 Naturalism 2 Expressionism 2 Early Modernism 1 Sketch 1 Line Art 1
Svea Fana Rökande Man Nymf och Faun Det Heliga Sakramentet Tommaso Inghirami Gåslisa Strömkarlen Venetiansk dansös Den Fjortonde Juli Paris Dom Porträtt av Konstnären August Hagborg Ung Kvinna i Profil, Kopia efter Rembrandt Romeo & Julia Diana Porträtt av Pehr Staaff La Joie de Vivre (Livsglädje) Under Eken Näcken Bäcken Konstnären Louise Breslau Vid Havsstranden Konstnären Hugo Salmson En Skandal i Societeten, Falskspelaren Självporträtt Damporträtt Kristus Extatiska huvuden David och Saul Porträtt av Konstnären Alfred Wahlberg Nacken Venus från Urbino, Kopia efter Titian Sårad Amazon Självporträtt

© Ernst Josephson

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