**early life and migration** clas edvard friström, also known as claes edward fristrom, was born on january 23, 1864, in karlskrona, sweden. this swedish artist and art teacher would later embark on a journey that not only spanned across continents but also left an indelible mark on the world of art. **the australian chapter (mid-1880s - 1903)** after moving to brisbane, australia in the mid-1880s, friström married margaret johnston of…