Josef Wilhelm WALLANDER
1821–1888, Sweden
Biography
Discover the life and artistic journey of Josef Wilhelm WALLANDER (born 1821, Sweden, died 1888, Sweden), including key biographical details that provide essential context for signature authentication and artwork verification. Understanding an artist's background, artistic periods, and career timeline is crucial for distinguishing authentic signatures from forgeries.
Joseph Wilhelm Wallander studied at the Art Academy. He also undertook field trips to Dusseldorf, Paris and Italy. He became a professor from 1867 to 1886. He painted genre paintings from Sweden, also with German motifs, scenes from Bellman\'s poems, and portraits. In particular, his canvases with peasant costumes of the county became popular. They also have a cultural and historical value.
Represented: National Museum in Stockholm, the Nordic Museum, Stockholm, Uppsala University Library, Malmo Museum, Museum in Gothenburg, Norrköping, Linköping, Örebro, Vänersborg Museum, Art Academy, and City Hall.
Source: Art Signature Dictionary
Josef Wilhelm Wallander studerade vid Konstakademien. Han företog även studieresor till Düsseldorf, Paris och Italien. Han blev professor 1867-1886. Han målade folklivsbilder från trakten av Vingåker, genretavlor med tyska motiv, scener ur Bellmans dikter, samt porträtt. Särskilt hans dukar med allmoge i häradsdräkter blev populära. De har också ett kulturhistoriskt värde.
Representerad: Nationalmuseum i Stockholm, Nordiska muséet, Stockholm stad, Uppsala Universitetsbibliotek, Malmö Museum, i Göteborgs Museum, Norrköping, Linköping, Örebro, Vänersborgs museum, Konstakademien, samt Stockholms Stadshus.
Source: Art Signature Dictionary
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