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johan gustaf thun
19th Century
19th Century

johan gustaf thun

Born 1798 Died 1843 Works span 1830–1839

Johan Gustaf Thun (1798 – 1843): A Pioneer of Swedish Landscape Painting Johan Gustaf Thun was a pivotal figure in the development of Swedish landscape painting during the Romantic era, establishing himself as one of the foremost artists of his time. Born in Vänersborg, Sweden, in 1798, Thun’s artistic journey began with an early fascination for drawing and sketching, nurtured by his father, who instilled in him a love for observation…

7
dated works
1
chapters
1830
first work
1839
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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