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Johannes Hellner
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Johannes Hellner (1940) is het beroemdste schilderij van Simon Gate, in de collectie van het Nationalmuseum in Stockholm. Van de 1 werken van Simon Gate in onze catalogus zijn dit de 1 meest bekeken werken door verzamelaars en museumbezoekers, inclusief het jaar, het museum en het verhaal achter elk werk.
Gerangschikt op basis van onze populariteitsscore, die de zoekopdrachten, bezoeken en bestellingen voor elk werk combineert. Bijgewerkt in november 2026. Elk meesterwerk op deze pagina kan worden besteld als een handgeschilderde olieverfreproductie van museumkwaliteit of als een fine art print, in de door u gekozen afmeting.
Het museum met de meeste schilderijen op deze pagina.
| Museum | Stad | Werken van Simon Gate | Schilderijen uit deze lijst |
|---|---|---|---|
 Nationalmuseum |
Stockholm | 1 | Johannes Hellner |
1940 is het jaar van elk gedateerd Simon Gate meesterwerk op deze pagina: hier zijn ze, in volgorde van bekendheid.
Johannes Hellner (1940)
57 jaar oud: Johannes Hellner dateert uit 1940 en Simon Gate werd geboren in 1883.
Onze catalogus bevat 1 werken van Simon Gate.
De meeste bevinden zich in Nationalmuseum (Stockholm). De bovenstaande tabel somt de musea één voor één op.
Ja. Elk schilderij op deze pagina kan worden besteld als een handgeschilderde olieverfreproductie van museumkwaliteit of als een fine art print, in de door u gekozen afmeting, via de eigen pagina van het schilderij.
Born in Hjo, Sweden, on 10 March 1883, Simon Gate was the son of a farmer who would eventually find his calling not in the soil, but in the delicate manipulation of light and silica. His path led him from the rural landscapes of Skaraborg to the rigorous studios of Stockholm, where he studied at the National College of Art, Craft, and Design and the Royal Swedish Academy Art School. These formative years provided the technical foundation for a career that would redefine Swedish glassmaking.
In 1916, Gate joined the Orrefors glassworks, an affiliation that would span three decades. He was more than a mere designer; he was an artisan and sculptor who understood the physical weight of his medium. Alongside collaborators such as Edvard Hald, Knut Bergqvist, and Erik Tidstrand, he helped transform Orrefors into a center of international importance. His work often featured neo-classical figures engraved with an Art Deco sensibility, bringing a sense of structured elegance to functional objects.
The most significant technical achievement of Gate’s career arrived around 1920 with the development of the Graal technique. Created in collaboration with Hald and Bergqvist, this method was an intricate dance of heat and precision. The process involved encasing a thick transparent glass core within a thin, colored coating, which was then cut away to reveal a design before being re-encased in clear glass. This method allowed for internal ornamentation—often featuring flowers or human figures—to appear suspended within the vessel.
This technique, derived from earlier work with cameo glass, produced pieces that were both heavy and ethereal. The name itself, reminiscent of a legendary chalice, reflected the elusive beauty of the finished product. Beyond these complex sculptures, Gate’s repertoire included:
Gate’s influence reached far beyond the borders of Sweden. In 1925, his work earned him a Grand Prix at the Exposition des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris, a moment that solidified his standing among the leading designers of his era. His sculptural sensibilities even found a place on the global stage, as his work was featured in the art competitions of the 1932 and 1936 Summer Olympics.
The precision of his designs—ranging from delicate goblets in soft hues to heavy-walled bowls—left a permanent mark on the history of decorative arts. He remained connected to the Orrefors glass factory until his death in Orrefors, Sweden, on 11 May 1945. He left behind a body of work that remains held in major museum collections, representing a period when Swedish glass reached its most sophisticated heights.