Fairies of the Meadow
Artist/Maker
DatesSigned: 1850
Material / Technique
Dimensionsh x w: Målning 115 x 143 cm h x w x d: Ram 152 x 185,7 x 14,5 cm (Packmått)
Inventory numberNM 2162
AcqusitionDonated 1919 by the estate of Julie Weinberg
Other titlesTitle (sv): Ängsälvor Title (en): Fairies of the Meadow
DescriptionDescription: Blommér was one of the artists who wanted to create a national Swedish art in the mid-19th century with subjects taken from Norse myths and legends. Here, Blommér has painted fairies dancing in a meadow at twilight. In the background of the romantic landscape we see Gripsholm Castle. The painting was intended to be one in a series of four paintings illustrating the four seasons. These meadow fairies represented spring. Blommér died of pneumonia during a trip to Italy.
Motif categoryReligion/Mythology
Collection
TechniquePainting
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