early life and career
oscar gustave rejlander, a swedish photographer, was born on october 19, 1813, in stockholm, sweden. he was the son of carl gustaf rejlander, a stonemason and swedish army officer. during his youth, his family moved to the swedish-speaking community in rauma, grand duchy of finland (then part of russia).photography career
rejlander's early profession was as a painter and portrait miniaturist. however, in the 1850s, he abandoned this path and set up as a photographer in wolverhampton, england. he learned the wet-collodion and waxed-paper processes with nicholas henneman in london, eventually transitioning to running his own photography studio. rejlander's work included genre studies, portraiture, and nude studies, often created for painters. his early work was aided by a local troupe of theatrical performers. he experimented with combination printing, creating elaborate composite photographs that showcased his technical expertise.notable works and exhibitions
* the two ways of life, 1856, is one of rejlander's most famous allegorical works. * his participation in the paris exhibition of 1855 marked a significant milestone in his career. * a notable portrait of charles lutwidge dodgson (lewis carroll), with whom he corresponded on technical matters, showcases rejlander's photographic skill.legacy and later life
rejlander died in clapham, london, on january 18, 1875. his pioneering work in photomontage and photography has left a lasting impact on the art world.- view rejlander's artwork on ArtsDot.com
- explore more about swedish art at malmö konsthall, featured on the museum hallwylska muséet (stockholm, sweden)
- discover other swedish artists like hansson, hasse, on ArtsDot.com
Questions & Answers
What are the birthplace and birth year of Oscar Gustave Rejlander?
Oscar Gustave Rejlander was born in Stockholm in 1813.
How many artworks by Oscar Gustave Rejlander are available to browse?
You can browse 2 artworks by Oscar Gustave Rejlander on the All Artworks page.
What colors did Oscar Gustave Rejlander use most often?
Oscar Gustave Rejlander's use of color across the works listed on this website can be studied on the artist's Palette Genome page.
Can I browse Oscar Gustave Rejlander's works by movement?
Oscar Gustave Rejlander's works can be browsed by movement on the artist's All Movements page.
Where is Oscar Gustave Rejlander from?
Oscar Gustave Rejlander was born in Sweden.
Is there a complete list of Oscar Gustave Rejlander's artworks?
Every work by Oscar Gustave Rejlander on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
What are the birth city and country of Oscar Gustave Rejlander?
Oscar Gustave Rejlander was born in Stockholm, in Sweden.
How do I find works by Oscar Gustave Rejlander on a specific theme?
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