A Life of Service and Sketching Gustaf Söderberg lived a life defined by the dualities of Swedish military discipline and the quiet observation of the natural world. Born in Norrköping, Östergötland, he was the son of a clothing manufacturer, Johan Söderberg, and Agnes Arosenius. While his career path led him through the ranks of the military, his eyes remained fixed on the landscapes of Europe. He trained as a military draftsman, a skill that provided a precise foundation for his later explorations in light and atmosphere. His professional trajectory was marked by steady advancement. He serv…