The Town
August Strindberg · 1903
Why it's great
A dark city of tall, gabled buildings sits under a stormy blue-black sky. August Strindberg, the famous Swedish playwright, also painted wild, moody landscapes. The thick paint and dramatic mood are unlike anything else of his time. It's a picture from a writer's imagination.
Where to see it
📍 NationalmuseumStockholm, Sweden
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Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
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August Strindberg was born in Stockholm, Sweden, and is best known as one of the world's greatest playwrights and novelists. He also painted dramatic, stormy landscapes in his later years, which were far ahead of their time. He lived in Sweden, Germany, France and Denmark. He died in Stockholm in 1912.
