Konstnärshuset
Konstnärshuset (literally Artists' House) is a building in central Stockholm, Sweden. It is owned by the Swedish Artists Association (Svenska konstnärernas förening) and is used as an art gallery.[1][2]
History[]
Designed by Ludvig Petersen, the building was completed in 1898 and inaugurated on January 7, 1899. The restaurant Konstnärsbaren was restored in 1931 under designed by architect Björn Hedvall (1889-1982). The restaurant consists of a dining room, a bar, and a banqueting hall decorated with wall paintings from the renovation in 1931.[3][4]
Carl Larsson (1853–1919) was the first chairman of the Artists Association which owns the building.[5]
The facade overlooking the street is finished in Portland limestone with intricate details, including wall openings, a crowning balustrade, clover-leafed windows and mosaics. The architecture is inspired by Italian and Spanish trends from the 16th century. The interior includes the entrance hall, a staircase and the richly stuccoed exhibition hall. The building houses a collection of fine art. The entire building is decorated by the works of celebrated artists and craftsmen.[2]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Svenska Konstnäresnas Förening Konstnärshuset". =Konstnärshuset (in Swedish). Retrieved 20 September 2016.
- ^ a b "Konstnärshuset (akt.)". Swedish National Heritage Board (in Swedish). Retrieved 20 September 2016.
- ^ "Ludvig A. Petersen". Kunstindeks Danmark & Weilbach Kunstnerleksikon. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
- ^ "Björn Hedvall". arkitekturmuseet. Archived from the original on April 18, 2013. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
- ^ Hulsen, Tim. "Moorish Style Art". Cityseeker.com. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
Other sources[]
- Dag Widman: (1999) Konstnärernas hus - en mötesplats under 100 år (Byggförlaget, Stockholm) ISBN 91-7988-174-2
External links[]
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Coordinates: 59°20′1.1″N 18°4′28.03″E / 59.333639°N 18.0744528°E
- Buildings and structures completed in 1898
- Art museums and galleries in Stockholm
- Listed buildings in Stockholm
- 1898 establishments in Sweden