Eva Melhuish | Scandinavian Christmas cards

Eva Melhuish is an illustrator who has been published across Europe, the USA and has worked on global projects with UNICEF.

With a Swedish mother and English father, Eva is bi-lingual and has travelled extensively.

Her work reflects this diverse background and she illustrates a wide range of subjects, from natural history and horses to gardening and educational books.

Eva grew up in Sweden and her Scandinavian roots are a key influence.

Johan Krouthén | Skagen painter

Johan Krouthén (1858-1932) was a Swedish artist.

He broke away from the traditions of the Swedish Academy, turning to Realism and Idealism.

Immediately after his studies, he spent a few months in Paris and in Denmark where he associated with the Skagen Painters.

Alexander Tolstoy (1895-1969)

Alexander Tolstoy, born in Saint Petersburg, was a Russian-Swedish count and painter, graphic artist, illustrator, master of still life and a female portrait, active in Dalarna, Sweden.

Tolstoy was educated at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague and then studied in several countries.

His art consists of figure studies and women in national costumes done in oil.

Jakob Kulle | Genre painter

Swedish artist Jakob Kulle Ohlsson (1838-1898) produced genre scenes depicting everyday moments from rural life.

They’re quiet and respectful, and generally lacking sentimental embellishments.

Grandmothers teach granddaughters the family craft, couples exchange loving glances, and the house cat polishes off the last of the chicken.

Emma Sparre | Genre painter

Emma Josepha Sparre (1851-1913) was a Swedish baroness, artist and poet.

Emma Josepha Sparre née Munktell was born at Grycksbo in Dalarna County, Sweden.

She was the daughter of Henrik Munktell (1804-1861) and Christina Augusta Eggertz (1818-1889).

She was the sister of composer Helena Munktell (1852-1919).

She was married to fellow artist Baron Carl Axel Ambjörn Sparre (1839-1910) from 1870 to 1891.

Sigrid Hjertén | Pittrice Espressionista

Sigrid Hjertén (1885-1948) è stata una pittrice Svedese, considerata una figura importante nel modernismo svedese.

Periodicamente era molto produttiva e ha partecipato a 106 mostre.

Sigrid Hjertén nacque a Sundsvall il 27 ottobre 1885.

Dopo i primi studi d'arte a Stoccolma, nel 1909 conobbe il suo futuro marito, il pittore Isaac Hirsche Grünewald, che sposò nel 1911.

Mats Åkerman, 1956 | Modern painter

Mats Åkerman, born in Stockholm, is a Swedish painter, draftsman and graphic artist.

He has created his own fantasy world which he calls "The Swagi Union".

The main character in this world is called Rocco Rivarossi and the story takes place mostly in the 1950s.

The pictures often depict restaurants, boats, trains and urban environments.

Axel Jungstedt | Genre painter

Axel Adolf Harald Jungstedt (17 March 1859 - 14 March 1933) was a Swedish painter and professor at the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts.

He is represented with paintings at the Gothenburg Art Museum, the National Gallery of Denmark, and the National Gallery of Norway, and contributed with decorations of the Stockholm Opera House.

Axel Adolf Harald Jungstedt was born on 17 March 1859 in Norrköping in Östergötland, Sweden, the son of Johan Nils Jungstedt and Matilda Sundius.

He was the brother of opera singer Matilda Jungstedt.