Swedish fairy tales
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Swedish fairy tales
9.99 €
This edition includes eighteen old Swedish folk tales. They introduce powerful sorcerers, beautiful princesses, talking animals and skilled craftsmen to both adults and young readers. Justice always triumphs in these tales and an atmosphere of magic reigns, helping the impossible to miraculously come true. Two outstanding artists, Erik Werenskiöll (1855–1938) and Carl Larsson (1853–1919), helped to present the heroes of the tales, honest and cunning, good-natured and merciless. Erik Theodor Werenskiöll (1855–1938) was a Norwegian painter and graphic artist. Erik was the fourth son of the commandant of the fortress in Kongsvinger. At the local school, the boy first tried his hand at painting. The famous Norwegian artist Adolf Tidemand noticed Werenskiöll's talent and recommended that he enroll in art college. There, Eric studied with prominent Norwegian masters of painting and sculpture. During his travels around Europe, the young man became acquainted with French, German and Italian pictorial traditions. The artist became widely known for his illustrated collection of Norwegian fairy tales, published in 1879. He enjoyed the experience of book illustration, and subsequently Werenskiöll continued to draw for children's books. In 1880, a misfortune occurred: Eric's right arm was paralyzed. However, after a year of treatment, Werenskiöll was able to improve his health and return to drawing. In addition to book illustrations, his works included portraits of Norwegian public figures, scenes from rural life and landscapes. Carl Olof Larsson (1853–1919) was an outstanding Swedish artist. He spent his childhood in extreme poverty. The boy's father often took out his anger on his son, and his mother worked a lot. Carl grew up in an oppressive environment and was a shy child. Everything changed when a teacher at a school for the poor noticed his exceptional talent for drawing. At his insistence, Larsson entered the school at the Swedish Royal Academy of Arts. Over time, the timid boy turned into a talented artist. He began illustrating magazines and newspapers, thanks to which he was able to help his family financially. The collection of works completed by Larsson was replenished not only with graphic illustrations, but also with large canvases made in oil, watercolors and frescoes. The artist's cozy home, furnished with special attention, reflected the creative features of its owner. This house and its inhabitants - his wife Karin and eight children - the artist often captured in his watercolors. Later, they were published as a separate book, which immediately received recognition from fans of Larsson's work.
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books in the series Library of World Literature