Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval
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Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval (15 October 1885 - 13 April 1972) was an Iceland
ic painter
. He is one of the most famous artists of Iceland
.
The paintings of Kjarval vary greatly in style. Most of them are rather realistic presentations of the Icelandic landscape whereas others are more influenced by a somewhat mythical style. The subjects of the latter group are elves
, troll
s and figures from folk tales and saga
s. The painter has been much discussed and also criticized because of this strange mixture.
In Reykjavík
a museum which is Part od the Reykjavík Art Museum
is called Kjarvalsstaðir and presents his works besides other exhibitions.
banknote.
In the 1977 Debut Album Björk
by Björk
, there's an instrumental Flute-Tribute (Jóhannes Kjarval) written & performed by Björk
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
ic painter
Painting
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
. He is one of the most famous artists of Iceland
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
.
The paintings of Kjarval vary greatly in style. Most of them are rather realistic presentations of the Icelandic landscape whereas others are more influenced by a somewhat mythical style. The subjects of the latter group are elves
Huldufólk
Huldufólk are elves in Icelandic folklore. Building projects in Iceland are sometimes altered to prevent damaging the rocks where they are believed to live. According to these Icelandic folk beliefs, one should never throw stones because of the possibility of hitting the huldufólk...
, troll
Troll (Iceland)
Trolls are creatures in Icelandic folklore. Trolls are crude, although they said to be always true to their word. They will turn to stone if exposed to sunlight...
s and figures from folk tales and saga
Saga
Sagas, are stories in Old Norse about ancient Scandinavian and Germanic history, etc.Saga may also refer to:Business*Saga DAB radio, a British radio station*Saga Airlines, a Turkish airline*Saga Falabella, a department store chain in Peru...
s. The painter has been much discussed and also criticized because of this strange mixture.
In Reykjavík
Reykjavík
Reykjavík is the capital and largest city in Iceland.Its latitude at 64°08' N makes it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. It is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of Faxaflói Bay...
a museum which is Part od the Reykjavík Art Museum
Reykjavik Art Museum
Reykjavik Art Museum is the largest visual art institution in Iceland. It occupies three locations in Reykjavík; in Harbour House by the old harbour at Kjarvalsstaðir by Klambratún and in Ásmundur Sveinsson Sculpture Museum in Laugardalur...
is called Kjarvalsstaðir and presents his works besides other exhibitions.
Trivia
He is depicted on the Icelandic 2000 krónaIcelandic króna
The króna is the currency of Iceland. The króna is technically subdivided into 100 aurar , but in practice this subdivision is no longer used....
banknote.
In the 1977 Debut Album Björk
Björk (album)
Björk is the first official release from the Icelandic singer Björk. In 1976, Björk appeared on Icelandic radio singing "I Love to Love" through the music school she attended, which led her to a record deal...
by Björk
Björk
Björk Guðmundsdóttir , known as Björk , is an Icelandic singer-songwriter. Her eclectic musical style has achieved popular acknowledgement and popularity within many musical genres, such as rock, jazz, electronic dance music, classical and folk...
, there's an instrumental Flute-Tribute (Jóhannes Kjarval) written & performed by Björk