Bertram Schmiterlöw
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Bertram Schmiterlöw. Swedish painter, printmaker, draughtsman and sculptor. Bertram Schmiterlöw’s artistry extends through more than five decades and is characterized by figurative, expressive and colorist works where light and surface jointly create the setting. The themes are often of a desolate, dreamy atmosphere where people are portrayed more as staffage figures rather than as the primary subject matter of the work. His works include human depictions and natural scenes from Sweden and the Mediterranean countries. Schmiterlöw also painted portraits of many important members of the Swedish and Argentine trade, industry and government institutions. In addition he was commissioned to do the portraits of many politicians, royal family members and cultural celebrities in Sweden. Schmiterlow had his artistic training at Otte Skölds art school
but left Sweden for Europe and Argentina in his early years. His artistry is inspired by Edward Hopper
, Giorgio Morandi
, Pedro Figari
among others. He is the halfbrother of actress Vera Schmiterlöw
. 1974 he was decorated with the Royal Order of Vasa
and in August 2001 with the Order of the Liberator General San Martin
.
Pernby's paint school
Pernby's paint school , primarily Otte Skölds målarskola, in Stockholm was founded in 1929 by Otte Sköld and Åke Pernby...
but left Sweden for Europe and Argentina in his early years. His artistry is inspired by Edward Hopper
Edward Hopper
Edward Hopper was a prominent American realist painter and printmaker. While most popularly known for his oil paintings, he was equally proficient as a watercolorist and printmaker in etching...
, Giorgio Morandi
Giorgio Morandi
Giorgio Morandi was an Italian painter and printmaker who specialized in still life. His paintings are noted for their tonal subtlety in depicting apparently simple subjects, which were limited mainly to vases, bottles, bowls, flowers, and landscapes.-Biography:Giorgio Morandi was born in Bologna...
, Pedro Figari
Pedro Figari
Pedro Figari was a Uruguayan painter, lawyer, writer, and politician. Although he did not begin the practice until his later years, he is best known as an early modernist painter who emphasized capturing the every-day aspects of life in his work...
among others. He is the halfbrother of actress Vera Schmiterlöw
Vera Schmiterlöw
Alice Vera Cecilia Charlotta Schmiterlöw was a Swedish actress. She studied drama at the Dramaten from 1921 to 1924, where she met classmate Greta Garbo with whom she grew a lifelong friendship. The intimate correspondence between the two are saved in the National archives of Sweden...
. 1974 he was decorated with the Royal Order of Vasa
Order of Vasa
The Royal Order of Vasa was a Swedish Royal order of chivalry, awarded to citizens of Sweden for service to state and society especially in the fields of agriculture, mining and commerce. It was instituted on 29 May 1772 by King Gustav III of Sweden...
and in August 2001 with the Order of the Liberator General San Martin
Order of the Liberator General San Martin
The Order of the Liberator General San Martin is the highest decoration in Argentina.The Grades are:*Collar *Grand Cross *Grand Officer *Commander *Officer *Knight...
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Other
- Portrayed in the documentary film "Two Brothers - Two Worlds" by Tom Alandh SVT 2002
- Biography "From my two worlds "by Patrik Reutersvärd and Bertram Schmiterlöw, Karlsson's publishing company, 1999