Alva Myrdal (1902–1986), Cabinet Minister, Social Reformer and Ambas- sador, and Gunnar Myrdal (1898– 1987), Cabinet Minister, Professor and Economist, 1968

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DatesMade: Made 1968

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Dimensionsh x w: Mått 100 x 135 cm

Inventory numberNMGrh 3208

Acqusition1968 gift from the Gripsholms association of 1937

Other titlesTitel (sv): Alva Myrdal (1902–-1986), statsråd, socialpolitiker, ambassadör och Gunnar Myrdal (1898–1987), statsråd, professor, nationalekonom, 1968 Titel (en): Alva Myrdal (1902–1986), Cabinet Minister, Social Reformer and Ambas- sador, and Gunnar Myrdal (1898– 1987), Cabinet Minister, Professor and Economist, 1968 Etikett (sv): Alva Myrdal (1902–1986) och Gunnar Myrdal (1898–1987) Etikett (en): Alva Myrdal (1902–1986) and Gunnar Myrdal (1898–1987) Tidigare: Makarna Myrdal, 5 personer Tidigare: The spouses Myrdal, 5 people

DescriptionDescription: Alva and Gunnar Myrdal were two of the most influential figures in Swedish social policy and economics in the mid 20th century. Alva Myrdal was also an advocate of disarmament. Sven Ljungberg’s portrait depicts them as equals. They share a practical, modern office, with facing desks. Next to Alva we see an image of Mahatma Gandhi, on the wall behind Gunnar a photograph of his parents, Perers Carl Adolf and Knuts Anna Sofia Pettersson.

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MaterialDuk, Oil paint

TechniquePainting

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