Charlotte Wahlström
Charlotte Constance Wahlström (1849–1924) was a celebrated Swedish painter known for her evocative and naturalistic landscape paintings. Born in Svärta, Södermanland, Sweden, she showed an early talent for capturing the serene beauty of her surroundings. Wahlström pursued formal art training at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm, where she studied from 1878 to 1883. Her remarkable skills were recognized when she was awarded a royal medal for landscape painting upon completing her studies in 1883.
Wahlström’s work is characterized by a focus on light and atmosphere, often depicting the rolling landscapes and quiet beauty of the Swedish countryside, particularly in the region of Skåne. She skillfully conveyed the interplay of light and shadow, creating paintings that evoke a sense of peace and contemplation. Wahlström exhibited her works widely, including at international expositions such as the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago and the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, where she received a bronze medal. Today, her works are housed in major institutions, including the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm and the Gothenburg Art Museum, attesting to her enduring legacy as one of Sweden’s prominent landscape artists.
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Full Name: Charlotte Constance Wahlström
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Birth and Death: 1849–1924
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Profession: Painter
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Influences: Swedish landscapes, particularly the region of Skåne
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Legacy: Renowned for naturalistic and atmospheric landscape paintings; works held in institutions such as the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm and the Gothenburg Art Museum
