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Edvard Orm moved through the landscapes of southern Sweden, leaving his mark on the walls of churches and the faces of local officials. Born around 1670, his life followed a path through Västergötland, Jönköping, Västervik, and eventually to Öland, where he remained until his death in 1735. He was a painter who worked in the baroque style, though he never belonged to a formal guild. His presence was felt in many places, from the shores of Gotland to the forests of Småland. He was often called a konterfejare, a term for one who paints portraits, yet his hands were equally accustomed to the heavy task of decorating church ceilings and altarpieces.

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There is a certain weight to his work. His colors tend to be heavy, applied with a hand that understood the permanence required for stone and plaster. While some suggest he may have studied under David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl or David von Krafft, there is no certain proof of such a connection. He worked with what he had, adapting his skill to the needs of the people around him, from the high-ranking officials to the local clergy.

Artistic movement or style

Baroque

Artists who influenced this artist

David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl, David von Krafft

Full name

Edvard Orm

Nationality

Swedish

Notable artworks

Eric Fjellström, ca 1688-1774

Place of birth

Sweden