Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval
Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval (15 October 1885 – 13 April 1972) was an Icelandic painter. He is considered one of the most important artists of Iceland. His son is interior designer Sveinn Kjarval.
Early life
Born into poverty, Kjarval was adopted and as a young man worked as a fisherman. He spent his spare time drawing and painting, and learned basic skills 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, where he completed his studies. During his time in Copenhagen, he became acquainted with various styles including Impressionism, Expressionism, and Cubism, as well as becoming an accomplished draughtsman. Later, he also took trips to France and Italy.
Style
Kjarval was a prolific painter, leaving thousands of drawings and paintings. The
Legacy
- In Reykjavík Art Museumis called Kjarvalsstaðir and presents Kjarval's works alongside temporary exhibitions.
- He is depicted on the Icelandic 2000 króna banknote.
- The 1977 debut album Björk by Björk includes an instrumental flute tribute to Kjarval, written and performed by Björk
See also
References
- ^ "Nesútgáfan". nesutgafan.is. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
External links
- Kjarvalstaðir (archived on 19 October 2021)