The Life and Art of Einar Jolin
Einar Jolin was a Swedish painter known for his decorative and slightly naïve Expressionist style . Born in Stockholm, he studied at Konstfack and the Konstnärsförbundets målarskola. Between 1908 and 1914, Jolin traveled to Paris to study at Henri Matisse 's Académie Matisse alongside Isaac Grünewald . During his time in France, he developed a sense for a stylish line combined with bright, clean colors, often painting models and still lifes. He also created his earliest landscapes during a visit to the south of France in 1911.
Jolin's work frequently featured portraits, still lifes, and cityscapes, particularly views of Stockholm. His technique involved delicate brush strokes and light colors, primarily using oils and watercolors. His style was influenced by Oriental art, specifically Chinese and Japanese art , which contributed to his use of simplified motifs and clear contours. In later years, his subjects often included Chinoiserie settings and still lifes featuring Oriental porcelain.
Travels and Exhibitions
Jolin's travels took him to various locations, including Africa, India, the West Indies, Spain, Italy, and North Africa, with a particular fondness for the Mediterranean and the island of Capri. In 1954, he toured the United States with an exhibition that opened at Galerie St. Etienne in New York .
Throughout his career, Jolin participated in numerous exhibitions across several countries:
Stockholm, Sweden
Malmö, Sweden
Copenhagen, Denmark
New York , USASeattle, USA
Philadelphia, USA
Minneapolis, USA
New Jersey, USA
Questions et réponses
Existe-t-il une chronologie des œuvres de Einar Jolin ?
Retrouvez les œuvres de Einar Jolin par ordre chronologique sur la page Chronologie des œuvres de l'artiste.
Où et en quelle année Einar Jolin est-il né ?
Einar Jolin est né à paroisse Adolphe-Frédéric en 1890.
Dans quel pays Einar Jolin est-il né ?
Einar Jolin est né(e) en Suède.
Par la rédaction de ArtsDot.com
Mis à jour le 23 septembre 2026
