In honor of August I thought we would focus
on an artist named August. Johan August Malmström to be exact.
He was a professor at the Swedish Academy
of Arts from 1867 to 1894, manager of the Academy from 1887 to 1893, as well as
an artist.
He was born October 14 1829 in Motala
Sweden. His father was a carpenter and sculpted ornamental pieces for the local
parish church. His mother had a love for literature she shared with August and
influenced his love of history and Norse mythology.
An injury to his right hand when he was
younger exempted him from hard work and enabled him to pursue his love of art. Not
only did he paint but he drew illustrations for several publications, designed
patterns, and furniture and made tableware.
August died October 18 1901 in Stockholm
Sweden.
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