Gustaf Theodor Wallén (14 December 1860,

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- 15 January 1948,

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), was a Swedish painter, graphic artist, and sculptor.

Biography

He was born to Fritz Leonard Wallén, a master carpenter, and his wife, Maria Gustava née Östergren. He began his studies in 1878, at a vocational school operated by the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts, but applied for admission to the Academy itself the following year. He was accepted, and studied with Georg von Rosen. From 1885, he participated in the Academy's exhibitions and, in 1887, was presented with a Royal Medal for his painting "The Beach at

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".'' Svenskt konstnärslexikon'', Vol.V, pp.566–567, Allhems Förlag, Malmö.
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This enabled him to apply for several scholarships. After receiving a major stipend, he spent the years 1888-1892 on study trips throughout Europe and North Africa. In Paris, for a short time, he studied with William Bouguereau at the

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, then attended the

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. He also exhibited at the

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. Several summers were spent at artists' colonies in

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and

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. When he returned to Sweden, he studied etching with Axel Tallberg. In addition to landscape and portrait paintings, in oils and

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s, he created sculptures; notably the

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s on the doors of the Konstnärshuset at the Academy. From 1894, he was a regular exhibitor at the and, from 1926, at the . He also had showings at numerous single events, but tended to be very withdrawn and reluctant to sell his works. His first solo exhibition was in 1947. Around 1900, he settled in Leksand, and joined a circle of artists led by

Gustaf Ankarcrona Sten Gustaf Herman Ankarcrona (11 May 1869, Huskvarna - 17 September 1933, Tällberg) was a Swedish painter. He was also known for his early efforts in historical and cultural preservation, especially in Dalarna. His paintings focused on rural sub ...

. Shortly before his death, he donated his home and studio, and a substantial cash endowment, to establish the , which teaches arts and crafts. His works may be seen at the

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, , and the Leksand Museum. He was interred at the

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in Stockholm.Wallén, Gustaf Teodor
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Selected works

Wallen-Horssten.jpg, View from Wallén-Village.jpg, Southern Village with Carnations in a Pot File:Konstnärshuset, Måleri, 2021.jpg, "Painting", at the Konstnärshuset Wallén-Pumpkins.jpg, Growing Pumpkins in Brittany Wallen-Farmyard.jpg, Farmyard

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Biography

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