Wilhelm Smith

1867 - 1949

Factsheet

  • Lifespan: 82 years
  • Also known as:
    • ويلهلم سميث
    • Вильгельм Смит
  • Nationality: Sweden
  • Works on this site: 1
  • Copyright status: Public domain

A Life in Color and Instruction

Wilhelm Smith was a Swedish painter and drawing teacher who held the position of professor of painting at the Royal Academy of Arts in Stockholm. During his tenure as professor, which lasted from 1913 to 1932, he taught for nearly twenty years. His artistic journey included studies at the Royal Academy in Stockholm and later at the Académie Julian in Paris, where he was a student of Léon Bonnat. His travels as an artist took him to various locations, including Capri, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Tunisia.

His body of work encompasses several genres, including landscapes, portraits, and genre scenes. His paintings often depicted scenes from Swedish daily life, such as fishermen from Blekinge, winter landscapes from Dalarna, and atmospheric motifs of Stockholm. He also captured scenes from abroad, including Italian subjects and scenes from Bruges.

Exhibitions and Legacy

Throughout his career, Smith participated in numerous international exhibitions. Notable appearances include:

His works are held in various collections, including the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, the Blekinge Museum, the Gothenburg Museum of Art, and the Malmö Museum. His brother, Ernst Smith, was also an artist and a student of his.

Questions & Answers

What are the birthplace and birth year of Wilhelm Smith?

Wilhelm Smith was born in Karlshamn in 1867.

Where can I see Wilhelm Smith's artworks arranged by atmosphere?

Wilhelm Smith's works can be browsed by mood on the artist's Mood Room page, which arranges the artworks by their recorded moods.

What are the birth city and country of Wilhelm Smith?

Wilhelm Smith was born in Karlshamn, in Sweden.

Where can I see the color profile of Wilhelm Smith's work?

The color profile of Wilhelm Smith's work is shown on the artist's Palette Genome page.

Self-test

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
In which city did Wilhelm Smith study at the Académie Julian?
Question 2:
Which institution did Wilhelm Smith serve as a professor of painting from 1913 to 1932?
Question 3:
Which of these works was acquired by the Nationalmuseum?
Question 4:
Who was Wilhelm Smith's younger brother, also an artist?
Question 5:
In which year did Wilhelm Smith participate in the Paris Salon?