Gustaf Theodor Wallén

Gustaf Theodor Wallén (14 December 1860, Stockholm - 15 January 1948, Leksand), was a Swedish painter, graphic artist, and sculptor.

Biography He was born to Fritz Leonard Wallén, a master carpenter, and his wife, Maria Gustava née Östergren. He began his studies in 1878, at a vocational school operated by the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts, but applied for admission to the Academy itself the following year. He was accepted, and studied with Georg von Rosen. From 1885, he participated in the Academy's exhibitions and, in 1887, was presented with a Royal Medal for his painting "The Beach at Kivik". This enabled him to apply for several scholarships.

After receiving a major stipend, he spent the years 1888-1892 on study trips throughout Europe and North Africa. In Paris, for a short time, he studied with William Bouguereau at the Académie Julian, then attended the Académie Colarossi. He also exhibited at the Salon.

His works may be seen at the Nationalmuseum, , and the Leksand Museum. He was interred at the Norra Begravningsplatsen in Stockholm.

Selected works