Early Life and Education

Gustaf Olof Cederström, a renowned Swedish painter, was born in Stockholm, Sweden in 1845. His father, Carl Emanuel Cederström, was a naval officer, and his mother, Theresine, was an amateur painter. This artistic inclination was evident from a young age, as Gustaf's interest in history began with the discovery of an ancestor's participation in the Skirmish at Bender.

Artistic Career

Initially, Gustaf pursued a military career, but his passion for art led him to resign his commission in 1870. He then studied with Ferdinand Fagerlin in Düsseldorf and Léon Bonnat in Paris, settling there in 1873. His first success came at the Exposition Universelle (1878), with a scene featuring the body of King Karl XII being carried home, which brought him a medal and was later purchased by the Russian Grand Duke Konstantin.

Notable Works and Achievements

* Karl XIIs likfärd (1878), now on display at the Göteborgs konstmuseum * Elected a member of the Royal Academy in 1878 * Married to Amalia Katarina Jaeder, with their daughter Carola also becoming a painter * Named Professor at the Academy in 1887 and served as Director from 1899 to 1911

Selected Paintings and Museum Collections

• Gustaf Olof Cederström: Karl XIIs likfärd, Nationalmuseum (Stockholm, Sweden), Oil On Canvas [https://WahooArt.com/@@/D3ZD74-Gustaf-Olof-Cederstrom-Title-in-Swedish-Karl-XIIs-likfard](https://WahooArt.com/@@/D3ZD74-Gustaf-Olof-Cederstrom-Title-in-Swedish-Karl-XIIs-likfard)
• Carl Fredrik Hill: Trädet och flodkröken III (Bois-le-Roi), Nationalmuseum (Stockholm, Sweden), Oil On Canvas [https://WahooArt.com/@@/D3ZD7S-Carl-Fredrik-Hill-Title-in-Swedish-Tradet-och-flodkroken-III-(Bois-le-Roi)](https://WahooArt.com/@@/D3ZD7S-Carl-Fredrik-Hill-Title-in-Swedish-Tradet-och-flodkroken-III-(Bois-le-Roi))
• Rembrandt Van Rijn: A Young Woman in Profile with a Fan, Nationalmuseum (Stockholm, Sweden), Oil On Canvas [https://WahooArt.com/@@/8YEAXC-Rembrandt-Van-Rijn-A-Young-Woman-in-Profile-with-a-Fan](https://WahooArt.com/@@/8YEAXC-Rembrandt-Van-Rijn-A-Young-Woman-in-Profile-with-a-Fan)

Legacy and Later Life

Gustaf Olof Cederström's legacy extends beyond his artwork, with his autobiography En gammal konstnärs minnen (An Old Artist's Memories, 1926) and Gammalt och nytt (Old and New, 1929) providing a glimpse into his life and artistic philosophy. He passed away in 1933, leaving behind a body of work that continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike. References: * Svenskt konstnärslexikon Part I pgs.297-300 Allhems Förlag, Malmö * Biography @ the Svenskt Biografiskt Lexikon [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustaf_Cederstr%C3%B6m](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustav_Cederström)