Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd facts for kids
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Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd (born June 4, 1934 – died May 3, 2016) was a talented Swedish artist. He was known for his amazing paintings and sculptures. He also taught art at a famous school in Stockholm.
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Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd: Artist for Peace
His Life and Teaching
Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd was a professor of painting. He taught at The Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm from 1965 to 1969. Later, in 1974, he was a guest professor at the Minneapolis School of Art in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. His artistic talent was recognized when he received the Prince Eugen Medal for painting in 1986.
The Famous Knotted Gun Sculpture
Reuterswärd is most famous for his sculpture called Non-Violence. This artwork shows a revolver (a type of gun) with its barrel tied in a knot. It is a very powerful symbol of peace. You can see a large version of this sculpture outside the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. It reminds everyone to choose peace instead of violence.
His Final Years
Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd passed away on May 3, 2016, at the age of 81. He died from pneumonia in a hospital in Landskrona, Sweden. His art continues to inspire people around the world.
Images for kids
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Non-violence in Malmö, Sweden
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The bronze sculpture Var rädd om jorden (Take Care of the Earth), inaugurated on 25 November 2011 in Borås, Sweden
