Early Life, Family and Training Alfred Bergström was born in Stockholm, Sweden, on 15 January 1869. His early years were shaped by the steady, precise work of his father, Jan Alfred, who earned his living as an engraver. At the age of thirteen, Alfred entered his father's workshop, learning the technical nuances of the craft through direct practice and observation. This early immersion in the mechanics of line and form provided a foundation for his later pursuits in painting and etching. His formal education began at the Royal Academy, where he studied from 1887 to 1891. During these years,…