A Northern Light: The Life and Art of Helmer Osslund Helmer Osslund, born Åslund in 1866 and passing away in 1938, remains a captivating figure in Swedish art history. His name is inextricably linked with the stark beauty and ethereal quality of the Arctic landscapes he so passionately depicted. While not widely known outside of Scandinavian circles for much of the 20th century, Osslund’s work has experienced a resurgence in appreciat…