Kristján H. Magnússon: The forgotten artist
Uncover a lost chapter of Icelandic art history with this book on Kristján H. Magnússon (1894-1972). After decades of relative obscurity, this publication shines a new light on the work of the unique 20th-century artist, re-examining his important contribution.
While his contemporaries studied in Europe, Magnússon forged a unique path in the United States, becoming the first Icelandic artist to hold solo exhibitions in major foreign cities. He returned with a fresh perspective, becoming an innovator in landscape painting by purposefully capturing the stark, sublime beauty of Iceland in its winter attire—a subject many others overlooked. This essential volume, written by leading experts, reintroduces his powerful work and explores the career of a true original.
For collectors and enthusiasts of Icelandic art, this book is more than a monograph; it is the rediscovery of a forgotten master.
Highlights:
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A Forgotten Pioneer: The first major publication dedicated to the life and work of Kristján H. Magnússon.
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Expert Authorship: Features insightful texts by Dagný Heiðdal, Einar Falur Ingólfsson, and Guðmundur Oddur Magnússon.
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Unique Perspective: Explores his innovative focus on winter landscapes and his international career.
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Bilingual: Available in both Icelandic and English.