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August Malmström Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by August Malmström our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide August Malmström · 1829 – 1901

Frithiof kommer till Kung Ring (ur Frithiofs saga), August Malmström

1880 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 99.0 x 70.8cm

This dramatic Norse saga scene by August Malmström captures a tense hall encounter. Shop this stunning hand-painted reproduction today.

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Art Movement: National Romanticism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 34 artworks by August Malmström
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August Malmström: Kung Rings död (ur Frithiofs saga)

1884 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 99.0 x 70.3cm

This somber 1884 painting by August Malmström depicts a tragic Norse scene. Explore this dramatic masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of August Malmström ranked #2: Kung Rings död (ur Frithiofs saga)

Art Movement: National Romanticism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 34 artworks by August Malmström
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King Bele and Thorsten Vikingsson by August Malmström, 1880

1880 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 102.0 x 71.5cm

This somber academic realism painting by August Malmström depicts a tense Viking encounter. Discover this dramatic masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: National Romanticism
Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 34 artworks by August Malmström
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Ingeborg Receiving News of Hjalmar's Death from Orvar Odd (1859)

1859 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 181.0 x 143.0cm

This somber 1859 oil painting by August Malmström captures profound grief. Discover this dramatic masterpiece for your collection today.

View the most popular artwork of August Malmström ranked #4: Ingeborg Receiving News of Hjalmar's Death from Orvar Odd

Art Movement: National Romanticism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 34 artworks by August Malmström
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King Heimer and Aslög (1856) by August Malmström

1856 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 119.0 x 102.0cm

This romanticist oil painting by August Malmström depicts a legendary Norse scene. Discover the beauty of this masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of August Malmström ranked #5: King Heimer and Aslög

Art Movement: National Romanticism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 34 artworks by August Malmström
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The Reconciliation by August Malmström, 1880

1880 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 97.0 x 70.2cm

This somber 1880 oil painting by August Malmström captures a dramatic ritual. Explore this masterpiece and bring its history home today.

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Art Movement: National Romanticism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 34 artworks by August Malmström
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Frithiof spelar schack (ur Frithiofs saga) (1884) by August Malmström

1884 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 99.2 x 68.2cm

This somber Academic Realism painting by August Malmström depicts a tense chess game. Discover this evocative masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of August Malmström ranked #7: Frithiof spelar schack (ur Frithiofs saga)

Art Movement: National Romanticism
Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 34 artworks by August Malmström
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Hallgerd’s Slap, August Malmström

1895 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 56.5 x 42.5cm

This dramatic Norse saga scene by August Malmström captures intense conflict. Shop this stunning hand-painted reproduction today.

View the most popular artwork of August Malmström ranked #8: Hallgerd’s Slap

Art Movement: National Romanticism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 34 artworks by August Malmström
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Odysseus before Alcinous, King of the Phaeacians

1853 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 64.5 x 77.0cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 34 artworks by August Malmström
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The Temptation of Frithiof (1880) by August Malmström

1880 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 100.0 x 73.0cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 34 artworks by August Malmström
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Frithiof Goes Into Exile, August Malmström

1884 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 99.3 x 72.8cm

View the most popular artwork of August Malmström ranked #11: Frithiof Goes Into Exile

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 34 artworks by August Malmström
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Balders bål (ur Frithiofs saga) (1884) by August Malmström

1884 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 98.5 x 71.0cm

View the most popular artwork of August Malmström ranked #12: Balders bål (ur Frithiofs saga)

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 34 artworks by August Malmström
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Frithiof's Return by August Malmström

1880 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 99.0 x 70.2cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 34 artworks by August Malmström
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Ingeborg's Lament, August Malmström

1880 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 99.0 x 69.0cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 34 artworks by August Malmström
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Farewell (1880)

1880 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 99.0 x 68.0cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 34 artworks by August Malmström
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Frithiof's Courtship by August Malmström, 1880

1880 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 99.0 x 72.5cm

View the most popular artwork of August Malmström ranked #16: Frithiof's Courtship

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 34 artworks by August Malmström
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August Malmström: Frithiof and Ingeborg

1880 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 99.5 x 71.0cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 34 artworks by August Malmström
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Illustration for Njal’s Saga, August Malmström

1897 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 36.5 x 52.5cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 34 artworks by August Malmström
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Illustration for Njal’s Saga (1895) by August Malmström

1895 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 55.5 x 41.0cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 34 artworks by August Malmström
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Njal, Bergthora and Thord Karisson Decide to be Burned Alive. Illustration for Njal’s Saga, ch. 129 by August Malmström

1895 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 54.5 x 41.0cm

View the most popular artwork of August Malmström ranked #20: Njal, Bergthora and Thord Karisson Decide to be Burned Alive. Illustration for Njal’s Saga, ch. 129

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 34 artworks by August Malmström
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A modern Blenda (1901) by August Malmström

1901 · original 46.0 x 38.5cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 34 artworks by August Malmström
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Frithiofs lycka (ur Frithiofs saga) by August Malmström, 1880

1880 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 99.0 x 71.0cm

This somber Romantic landscape by August Malmström evokes quiet melancholy. Discover the beauty of this nocturnal masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of August Malmström ranked #22: Frithiofs lycka (ur Frithiofs saga)

Art Movement: National Romanticism
Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 34 artworks by August Malmström
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Title in Swedish: Älvalek by August Malmström, 1866

1866 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 490 x 900 cm

Ethereal dancing elves drift like morning mist through a moonlit Swedish landscape in this enchanting 1866 masterpiece by Johan August Malmström, inviting you to bring the magic of National Romanticism into your home.

View the most popular artwork of August Malmström ranked #23: Title in Swedish: Älvalek

Art Movement: National Romanticism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 34 artworks by August Malmström
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The Ride of the Valkyries. Study for The Battle of Bråvalla, 1859, August Malmström

1859 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 15.0 x 28.0cm

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Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 34 artworks by August Malmström
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The Horse-Fight at Hlidarendi, 1897, August Malmström

1897 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 55.6 x 42.6cm

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Popularity: No. 25 of 34 artworks by August Malmström
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The artist

August Malmström

1829 – 1901

Quick facts

Lifespan72 years
Top-ranked workFrithiof kommer till Kung Ring (ur Frithiofs saga)
Art period19th Century
Born1829, Västra Ny församling, Sweden
Corpus themesnational romanticism, norse mythology, gothicismus, frithiofs saga illustrations, academic realism
Vibedramatic
Room fitrestaurant
Also known asJohan August Malmström, J. A. Malmström, アーギュスト・マルムストレム, ავგუსტ მალმსტრემი, Август Мальмстрём

Biography

early life and influences

johan august malmström, a swedish painter, was born in motala, sweden in 1829. he died in stockholm, sweden in 1901. malmström's work is characterized by its national romanticism, often featuring children and motifs from norse mythology.

artistic style and notable works

malmström's most widely recognized work is grindslanten (1885), a painting that showcases his unique blend of romanticism and folkloric elements. his style, influenced by gothicismus, sets him apart from other swedish painters of his time.

illustrations and academic career

malmström made illustrations for publications of both frithiofs saga and the tales of ensign stål. he served as a professor at the royal swedish academy of arts and later as its manager. additionally, malmström worked as an illustrator for several newspapers and book publishing houses, and designed furniture and porcelain for gustavsberg.

legacy and available works

malmström's work can be found in various museums and collections, including the nationalmuseum (stockholm, sweden). some of his notable paintings, such as älvalek (490 x 900 cm, oil on canvas), are available for viewing on WikiOO.org. his legacy continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike.

view malmström's paintings, including grindslanten (1885), on WikiOO.org
explore the nationalmuseum (stockholm, sweden) collection, featuring malmström's works, on WikiOO.org
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key works: * grindslanten (1885) * älvalek (490 x 900 cm, oil on canvas) * illustrations for frithiofs saga and the tales of ensign stål museums and collections: * nationalmuseum (stockholm, sweden) * royal swedish academy of arts

Questions & Answers

In which historical period did August Malmström work?

August Malmström worked in the 19th-Century period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

What are the birthplace and birth year of August Malmström?

August Malmström was born in Västra Ny församling in 1829.

Can I study August Malmström's use of color across all works?

August Malmström's use of color across the works listed on this website can be studied on the artist's Palette Genome page.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Sept. 9, 2026

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