Anders Castus Svarstad

1869 - 1943

Quick Facts

  • Nationality: Norway
  • Typical colors:
    • neutrals
    • earthy
  • Works on APS: 16
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Museums on APS: Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum
  • Also known as: Anders C. Svarstad
  • Color intensity:
    • balanced
    • monochromatic

career and artistic development

anders castus svarstad, a norwegian painter, is most frequently associated with his urban landscapes. born on may 22, 1869, in hole, norway, svarstad's artistic journey began at the norwegian national academy of craft and art industry in kristiania (now oslo) from 1886 to 1889. he later worked as a decorative painter, including a stint in chicago at the world's columbian exposition (1892–94). svarstad's studies in paris and with laurits tuxen in copenhagen (1897-1898) further honed his skills.

artistic style and themes

svarstad's debut at the autumn exhibition in kristiania in 1902 marked the beginning of his regular participation in art exhibitions. however, he continued to support himself through decorative painting until approximately 1907. his numerous journeys abroad inspired an incorporation of modern elements into his art, such as telephone wires, gas tanks, and factory chimneys, reflecting his fascination with these developments.

notable works and collaborations

personal life and legacy

svarstad's personal life was marked by two marriages, first to ragna moe (1882-1963) in 1904, which ended in 1912, and then to nobel prize-winning norwegian novelist sigrid undset from 1912 until their divorce in 1927. svarstad is represented in the national gallery of norway and the bergen kunstmuseum with portraits, cityscapes, and still lifes. view more works by anders castus svarstad on WikiOO.org: [https://WikiOO.org/@@/a@d3bdx5](https://WikiOO.org/@@/a@d3bdx5) - sorø kunstmuseum, denmark: a haven for art lovers [https://WikiOO.org/@@/6whkbh](https://WikiOO.org/@@/6whkbh) - painting by 'edvard munch' | edvard munch:the kiss (expressionism,) explore the world of norwegian art with WikiOO's expertly crafted articles and reproductions: [https://WikiOO.org/@@/a@d3ccl7](https://WikiOO.org/@@/a@d3ccl7) - the munch museum (oslo, norway) [https://WikiOO.org/@@/a@d3c5x7](https://WikiOO.org/@@/a@d3c5x7) - top 5 famous expressionism artists of all time

Questions & Answers

Is there an overview of all the subjects Anders Castus Svarstad painted?

The Subject Atlas page maps Anders Castus Svarstad's artworks by subject.

Where are Anders Castus Svarstad's artworks grouped by art movement?

The movements Anders Castus Svarstad worked in can be seen on the artist's All Movements page, which groups the artworks by movement.

What moods do Anders Castus Svarstad's artworks express?

The Mood Room of Anders Castus Svarstad is a page that arranges the artist's artworks by mood.

Art Quiz

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
Henri Matisse is most closely associated with which art movement?
Question 2:
What was a significant factor in Matisse's shift towards using brighter colors in his work?
Question 3:
Which medium did Matisse heavily utilize in his later years, creating works like 'Black Sun'?
Question 4:
Before pursuing art professionally, Henri Matisse initially studied:
Question 5:
Matisse's work is often characterized by a focus on: