**biography of a pioneering artist** vilhelm henry lundstrøm , a prominent figure in early danish experimental art, left an indelible mark on the world of
modernism . born on may 26th, 1893, in copenhagen, denmark, lundstrøm's life was a testament to his passion for innovation and artistic expression.
**early education and influences** lundstrøm's artistic journey began at the
royal danish academy of art , where he studied under the guidance of
rostrup böyesen . this foundational period laid the groundwork for his future explorations in
cubism and
modern art .
**artistic career highlights** * **debut (1918)**: lundstrøm made his debut at the
den frie udstilling in copenhagen, showcasing his early work. * **french influence (1920s)**: a prolonged stay in france introduced him to the works of braque, picasso, and cézanne, significantly influencing his style. * **establishment of de fire (bormes, near cannes)**: alongside fellow artists
karl larsen ,
axel salto , and
svend johansen , lundstrøm co-founded the artistic group de fire. * **notable work (1928)**: his portrait of
tusnelda sanders is now housed at oslo's national museum, a testament to his cubistic style.
**later years and legacy** from 1932, lundstrøm resided in copenhagen, becoming a member of the academy council in 1937 and a professor at the
royal danish academy of art in 1944. his later work adopted looser
modern art styles, characterized by contrasts in color and form.
key works: geometric still lifes with oranges, cubistic scenes featuring nudes, and paintings of bottles, flasks, and jugs. style:** characterized by clear, bright lines and few colors, later adopting contrasts in color and form. legacy:** a central figure in early danish experimental art, introducing french cubism to denmark. **references and further reading** * [https://
WikiOO.org /@/vilhelm-henry-lundstrøm](https://
WikiOO.org /@/vilhelm-henry-lundstr%c3%b8m) - view lundstrøm's artworks on
WikiOO . * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/vilhelm_lundstrøm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/vilhelm_lundstr%c3%b8m) - wikipedia's biography of vilhelm lundstrøm.
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Mis à jour le 8 octobre 2026
