Fritz Lindström Paintings

This luminous painting by Fritz Lindström, dated 1917, captures the dramatic coastline of Kullen—also known as Kullaberg—on Sweden’s northwestern tip. With its radiant palette and rh...

This landscape painting by Swedish artist Fritz Lindström captures the tranquility of the Stockholm archipelago. "An Autumn Evening Study, 1901" is a stunning portrayal of a rural scene at dusk. The painting's delicate pink and purple sky envelops the landscape in a soft glow, hinting at the transition from day to night. In the middle ground, a farmer with his horse can be seen plowing a field, adding a narrative element to this peaceful scene. This work is one of several paintings Lindström created during this period, following his time in France and prior to joining the Rackstad group in 1903. BIOGRAPHY Fritz Lindström started his artistic journey as an apprentice in decorative painting under Carl Grabow, where he met fellow artist Björn Ahlgrensson. He later studied at the Artists' Association School in Stockholm with Richard Bergh (1892–1894 and 1895–1896) and at Valand Art School in Gothenburg under Carl Larsson (1894–1895). His studies continued in Copenhagen and Paris from 1897 to 1899. In 1900, Lindström returned to Sweden, drawn to Värmland by his friend and brother-in-law Björn Ahlgrensson. From 1903 onwards, he became part of the Rackstad group—a community of artists who saw the countryside as an ideal setting for artistic and spiritual work. This belief resonated with Lindström, and he remained dedicated to this lifestyle for over fifty years, living and working by Lake Racken. Lindström's early artistic focus was on the challenging art of human studies, which piqued his interest. Despite financial struggles and difficulty selling his paintings, he gained recognition mainly for his portraits, known for their well-constructed composition and deep psychological insight. Portrait painting became crucial for his financial stability. Interest in his landscape paintings grew when the director of the National Museum happened upon his landscapes during an exhibition opening...

Fritz Lindström (1874-1962) Sweden Saltwater (Kullen) 1917 oil on board signed and dated Fritz Lindström 1917 board dimensions 35 x 52 cm frame 47 x 64.5 cm Essay: In the world o...

Fritz Lindström was a prominent Swedish artist who was a member of the Rackstad group. Lindström began his career as an apprentice in decorative painting under Carl Grabow, where he ...

Fritz Lindström was a prominent Swedish artist who was a member of the Rackstad group. Lindström began his career as an apprentice in decorative painting under Carl Grabow, where he first met Björn Ahlgrensson. He later attended the Konstnärsförbundets school in Stockholm under Richard Bergh from 1892 to 1896. Lindström also studied at the Valand Art School in Gothenburg under Carl Larsson...