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forest, birds, landscape painting, psyche, dream play, expressionism, symbolism

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In his essay The New Arts! or The Role of Chance in Artistic Creation, Strindberg described how he painted his work Underlandet:“During quiet moments, I paint. In order to master the material, I choose a medium-sized canvas or preferably a panel, so that I can complete the painting in two or three hours, as long as my inspiration lasts. I am seized by whatever subject comes to mind. I picture a shadowy forest, and beyond the sun setting over the sea. [...] with the palette knife that I use for the purpose – I own no brushes! – I spread the paints over the panel, and there I blend them so that I have something approaching a depiction of the scene. The hole in the middle of the canvas represents the sea horizon; now the forest interior expands outwards, branches, treetops grouped into colours, fourteen, fifteen, random but always harmonious. The canvas is covered; I step back and look! Well I never! I cannot make out any sea. The illuminated hole shows an endless perspective of pink and blue-tinged light, where airy, incorporeal, unfathomable beings float about like fairies trailing clouds. The forest has become a dark, subterranean cavern choked by undergrowth: and the foreground – let us see what we have there – rocks covered in lichens that you will not find anywhere else – and there to the right the knife has slicked the paints too much, so that they are like reflections on water – look at that! It is a pond. Excellent! What now? Above the water there is a splash of white and pink whose origin and meaning I cannot explain. One moment! – a rose! – The knife works for two seconds and the pond is ringed with roses, so many roses! A light touch of the finger here and there blends together the intractable colours, they melt together and dispel the harsh shades, thin them out, dissolve them, and there is the painting! […] The art of the future (which will disappear like everything else!). Capturing the essence of nature; above all capturing nature’s creativity!”From August Strindberg, “The New Arts! or The Role of Chance in Artistic Creation”, Nationalmuseum exhibition catalogue, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Paris, 2001 pp. 180–182Strindberg had no formal artistic training. He only painted landscapes, but never while directly looking at the subject. The paintings were executed during periods when, for various reasons, Strindberg suffered writer’s block. Today his paintings sell at auctions for record sums.

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early life and career

august strindberg, a swedish playwright, novelist, poet, essayist, and painter, was born on january 22, 1849, in stockholm, sweden. his early life was marked by emotional insecurity, poverty, and religious fanaticism, which later influenced his writing style.

artistic breakthrough

strindberg's breakthrough in the art world came with his play master olof, rejected by the royal theatre in 1872. however, it was not until 1881, with the première of new theatre, that he gained recognition at the age of thirty-two.

naturalistic dramas

strindberg's plays, such as the father (1887), miss julie (1888), and creditors (1889), pioneered naturalistic dramas. these works built upon the accomplishments of henrik ibsen's prose problem plays, rejecting the structure of the well-made play.

influence on modern swedish literature

strindberg is considered the "father" of modern swedish literature, with his novel the red room (1879) frequently described as the first modern swedish novel. his influence can be seen in various aspects of swedish art and culture.

notable works and exhibitions

* staden (nationalmuseum, stockholm, sweden): a dark landscape dominated by monumental cloud formations. * underlandet (nationalmuseum, stockholm, sweden): an example of strindberg's innovative painting style.

legacy

strindberg's legacy extends beyond his writings, influencing the development of modern swedish literature and art. his innovative approach to drama and painting continues to inspire artists and writers worldwide. **important dates:** * january 22, 1849: born in stockholm, sweden * 1881: breakthrough with new theatre * may 14, 1912: passed away in stockholm, sweden

august strindberg

1849 - 1912 , Sweden

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Artistic Movement Or Style: Naturalism, Expressionism
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist:
- Modern Swedish literature
- Expressionism
Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Henrik Ibsen
- Émile Zola
Date Of Birth: January 22, 1849
Date Of Death: May 14, 1912
Full Name: Johan August Strindberg
Nationality: Swedish
Notable Artworks:
- Master Olof
- Miss Julie
- The Father
- Creditors
- Red Room
- Inferno
Place Of Birth: Stockholm, Sweden

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