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Frans Wilhelm Odelmark (1849–1937) was a Swedish artist noted for his genre paintings and Orientalist themes.
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| Born | Frans Wilhelm Odelmark 8 February 1849 Västervik, Sweden |
| Died | 20 November 1937 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Education | Royal Academy of Arts in Stockholm; Düsseldorf and Munich |
| Known for | Painter |
| Movement | Orientalist |
Life and career
editHe studied at the Royal Academy of Arts in Stockholm and after that in Düsseldorf and in Munich. He painted people in everyday live and picturesque architectural subjects, mainly with subjects from Europe and the Orient, staying in Egypt for an extended period and where he made many colourful paintings of Cairo.[1] He executed works in watercolor, pastel and oil.
Gallery
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Doge's Palace, Venice -
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Khatib, H., Palestine and Egypt Under the Ottomans: Paintings, Books, Photographs, Maps and Manuscripts, I.B.Tauris, 2003, p. 119
External links
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