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Sizes & prices
| Size | Artwork only | With framing | Framing + acrylic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84.1×59.4 cm | — | USD 220 | USD 260 |
Product details
Printing medium: original poster.
* The mounting and framing process is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Please allow 2–3 weeks for your order and thank you for your patience.
Poster size:
59.4 x 84.1 cm
※ Original museum poster
Hanging method:
Every aluminum frame has a hanging wire on the back. To hang it, you can attach a 3M damage-free hook to the wall (please purchase a version rated for at least 5 kg for safety).
About the artist
Karl Isakson (1878–1922) was an important Swedish modernist artist, regarded as one of the pioneers of modern art in Scandinavia. Although born in Stockholm, Sweden, he spent most of his creative career in Denmark, particularly in Copenhagen and on the island of Bornholm, and had a profound influence on Danish modern art.
Artistic style and contributions:
Early style: Influenced by Impressionism and Symbolism, his works feature soft colors and a poetic atmosphere.
In his middle and later periods, his style shifted toward Cubism and color Constructivism, deeply influenced by Paul Cézanne and French modernism. He is known for rigorous compositions, geometric forms, and bold use of color.
Isaksson emphasized the relationship between color and form, exploring how to transform nature into a structured visual language.
He was one of the central figures of the Bornholm School, known for combining natural landscapes with a modern painting language.
Life and Distinctive Characteristics:
Born: January 16, 1878, Stockholm, Sweden
Died: December 29, 1922, in Copenhagen, Denmark (aged just 44).
Although he died young, he left behind a large body of landscapes, still lifes, and portraits, and had a profound influence on the Nordic art world.
He received little attention during his lifetime, but from the mid-20th century onward, his art was widely reassessed and praised.
Conclusion:
Karl Isakson was an important bridge for bringing European avant-garde art to the Nordic countries. His work combined poetic Nordic sensibility with the structural rationality of modernism, helping to propel Nordic art from naturalistic realism toward modern expression. Today, his work is held by several major museums in Denmark and Sweden, including the National Gallery of Denmark and the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Copenhagen.
Paper & medium
Original poster; size and framing options are listed above.
About the artist
Karl Isakson (1878–1922) was an important Swedish modernist artist, regarded as one of the pioneers of modern art in Scandinavia. Although born in Stockholm, Sweden, he spent most of his creative career in Denmark, particularly in Copenhagen and on the island of Bornholm, and had a profound influence on Danish modern art.
Early style: Influenced by Impressionism and Symbolism, his works feature soft colors and a poetic atmosphere.
In his middle and later periods, his style shifted toward Cubism and color Constructivism, deeply influenced by Paul Cézanne and French modernism. He is known for rigorous compositions, geometric forms, and bold use of color.
Isaksson emphasized the relationship between color and form, exploring how to transform nature into a structured visual language.
He was one of the central figures of the Bornholm School, known for combining natural landscapes with a modern painting language.
Born: January 16, 1878, Stockholm, Sweden
Died: December 29, 1922, in Copenhagen, Denmark (aged just 44).
Although he died young, he left behind a large body of landscapes, still lifes, and portraits, and had a profound influence on the Nordic art world.
He received little attention during his lifetime, but from the mid-20th century onward, his art was widely reassessed and praised.
Karl Isakson was an important bridge for bringing European avant-garde art to the Nordic countries. His work combined poetic Nordic sensibility with the structural rationality of modernism, helping to propel Nordic art from naturalistic realism toward modern expression. Today, his work is held by several major museums in Denmark and Sweden, including the National Gallery of Denmark and the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Copenhagen.