Mina Carlson-Bredberg Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Wilhelmina Carlson-Bredberg

Born	Wilhelmina Bredberg (1857-09-02)2 September 1857 Stockholm, Sweden
Died	9 June 1943(1943-06-09) (aged 85) Stockholm, Sweden
Nationality	Swedish
Education	Academie Julien
Movement	Arts and Crafts Movement
Spouse(s)	Vilhelm Swalin (m. 1877⁠–⁠1885) Georg Carlson (m. 1895)

Wilhelmina Carlson-Bredberg (1857–1943), often called Mina, was a talented Swedish painter. She is especially known for her amazing portraits and paintings that show everyday life.

Biography
Her Artworks
Portraits of Mina
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Biography

Early Life and Artistic Training

Wilhelmina Bredberg was born on September 2, 1857, in Stockholm, Sweden. Her family was wealthy and involved in the cultural scene of Sweden. Her uncle, Lars Johan Hierta, was a famous newspaper publisher and critic.

When she was a teenager, Mina took private painting lessons. Her teachers included Kerstin Cardon and Elisabeth Keyser, who were both skilled artists.

Artistic Journey and Challenges

At the age of twenty, Mina married Vilhelm Swalin. During her seven-year marriage, she put her painting career on hold.

In 1885, she decided to restart her art studies. She traveled to Paris, France, which was a major art center. Many other female artists from Nordic countries were also studying there. Mina attended the Academie Julien until 1887. She learned from famous teachers like Jules Lefebvre and Gustave Boulanger. While in Paris, she became very good friends with another artist, Louise Catherine Breslau.

Return to Sweden and Later Life

Mina returned to Stockholm in 1890. She began teaching at an art school that Elisabeth Keyser had started. Even after returning to Sweden, she often traveled across Europe. During this time, she connected with important figures from the English Arts and Crafts Movement, like William Morris. This movement focused on traditional craftsmanship and simple designs.

In 1893, Mina Carlson-Bredberg showed her artwork at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. This was a big international fair where artists from all over the world displayed their work. Her paintings were shown in the Palace of Fine Arts.

In 1895, she married Georg Carlson, who was an architect. After this marriage, her time for painting was again limited.

Wilhelmina Carlson-Bredberg passed away on June 9, 1943, in Stockholm. Her work was featured in a special art show in 2018 called Women in Paris 1850-1900.

Today, you can find her paintings in important museums. These include the National Museum, the Prins Eugens Waldermarsudde, and the Gothenburg Museum of Art.