Gustaf Fjæstad
Gustaf Fjæstad was a Swedish painter, designer, speed skater, handicrafter and graphic artist (1868–1948). He was born in Stockholm and died in Arvika.
Also recorded as Gustaf Fjaestad · Gustaf Edolf Fjaestad · Gustav Edolf Fjaestad · Gustav Adolf Fjaestad
Gustaf Fjæstad
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- Born
- 1868. · Stockholm.
- Died
- 1948. · Arvika.
- Nationality
- Sweden.
- Occupation
- painter, designer, speed skater, handicrafter and graphic artist.
- Education
- Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts and Konstnärsförbundets skola.
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Identity
Gustaf Fjæstad studied at Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts and Konstnärsförbundets skola. Bror Lindh and Per Tellander are recorded as having studied under Gustaf Fjæstad. Work by Gustaf Fjæstad is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, Belvedere, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Toledo Museum of Art and Statens Museum for Kunst.
Gustaf Fjæstad is recorded as painter, designer, speed skater, handicrafter and graphic artist. Identity and origins. The authorities additionally record the headings Gustaf Fjaestad, Gustaf Edolf Fjaestad, Gustav Edolf Fjaestad, Gustav Adolf Fjaestad and Gustav Fjaestad. He married Maja Fjæstad. One child is recorded: Bo Fjæstad.
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1868
Gustaf Fjæstad born at Stockholm.
1948
Gustaf Fjæstad died at Arvika.
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Stockholm.
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Arvika.
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Gustaf Fjæstad studied at Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts and Konstnärsförbundets skola. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.
The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 14 August 2026.
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