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gustaf oscar dalström

Born 1893 Died 1971 Works span 1931–1941

Gustaf Oscar Dalström (1893–1971): A Pioneer of American Landscape Painting Gustaf Oscar Dalström (1893–1971) was a prolific Swedish-born muralist who achieved international acclaim for his evocative depictions of the American West and frontier life. Born in Gothland, Sweden, he emigrated to Chicago in 1925, where he established himself as a respected artist and educator, profoundly impacting the visual arts landscape of the era. His…

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1931

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1941

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gustaf oscar dalström

1893 – 1971

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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