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Isaac Grünewald

Isaac Grünewald

Swedish, 1889–1946
WA-00022602
PaintingExpressionism
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Isaac Grünewald was a Swedish painter and muralist known for vibrant, abstracted compositions that synthesized Cubism and Expressionism. Active from the 1910s onward, he developed a distinctive approach to color and form that bridged modernist movements while maintaining a lyrical, deeply personal sensibility. His work encompassed easel paintings, monumental murals, and decorative schemes that shaped Swedish modernism during the interwar period. Grünewald's legacy rests on his ability to translate European avant-garde language into a distinctly Nordic idiom.

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  • Katarinavägen
    1935 · Wikidata · 5 prov
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  • Axel Enström (1875-1948), head of division to the Swedish National Board of Trade, professor, married to Anna Lovisa Rahm
    1915 · Wikidata · 5 prov
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  • Riddarholmskyrkan
    1914 · Wikidata · 5 prov
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  • Karl Johans Torg, Stockholm
    1914 · Wikidata · 5 prov
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The Long Road to Mazatlán (Art Institute of Chicago)
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The Long Road to Mazatlán (Art Institute of Chicago)
Art Institute of Chicago

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Expressionism
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Södra Latin
Visual Arts
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