Anders Castus Svarstad

Place: Hole

Born: 1869

Death: 1943

Biography:

Career and Artistic Development

, 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

• Fra Akerselven, 1908–12, is housed at the Drammens Museum.
• Palonetto Santa Lucia, 1909, can be found at the Bergen Art Museum.
• Svarstad collaborated with fellow artist Søren Onsager in running an art school from 1926 to 1929.

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.org'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