Ernst Josephson

Ernst Josephson (* April 16, 1851 in Stockholm, Sweden, † November 22, 1906 ) was a Swedish painter.

Life

Ernst Josephson began with 16 years of training at the Stockholm Royal Academy of Art. At the age of 20 he is quoted as saying: " I want to become Sweden's Rembrandt or die." His major work, " Strömkarlen " (1884, Aquarius ), was rejected by the Swedish National Museum in Stockholm - but Prince Eugene, the youngest son of the Swedish King Oscar II and a painter himself, acquired the image of anger at the decision. " Strömkarlen " should affect later Scandinavian, figurative painter working, led by the Norwegian Odd Nerdrum.

He was at times a member of the Artists' Association Opponenterna, which also included August Strindberg and Carl Larsson. During a stay in Paris, he was influenced by Gustave Courbet and Jean -Baptiste Camille Corot.

1888 was an outbreak of schizophrenia with hallucinations, sizes and paranoia with him. The numerous drawings made since the outbreak of the disease, show a significant change in style. Two groups of pictures are to be distinguished, in essence, one that is characterized by the iterative use of small samples and points, and another that has a peppy, secure and spontaneous drawing style. His drawings are to have Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse influenced.

He also wrote poems in collections such as " Svarta rosor " (1888, Black Roses ) and " Gula rosor " (1896, Yellow Roses ).

Ernst Josephson is the grandfather of Swedish actor Erland Josephson, known for his roles in the films of Ingmar Bergman.

Selections

Spanish Forge, 1881

The Nix ( Näcken ), 1882

Portrait of Jeanette Rubenson, 1883

The Aquarius ( Strömkarlen ), 1884

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