Konstnärshuset (literally Artists' House) is a building in centralStockholm, Sweden. It is owned by the Swedish Artists Association (Svenska konstnärernas förening) and is used as an art gallery.[1][2]
Designed byLudvig Petersen, the building was completed in 1898 and inaugurated on January 7, 1899. The restaurant Konstnärsbaren was restored in 1931, under the design of architect Björn Hedvall (1889-1982). The restaurant consists of a dining room, a bar, and a banqueting hall decorated with wall paintings from the renovation in 1931.[3][4]
Carl Larsson (1853–1919) was the first chairman of the Artists Association which owns the building.[5]
The facade overlooking the street is finished inPortland limestone with intricate details, including wall openings, a crowning balustrade, clover-leafed windows and mosaics. The architecture is inspired by Italian and Spanish trends from the 16th century. The interior includes the entrance hall, a staircase and the richly stuccoed exhibition hall. The building houses a collection of fine art. The entire building is decorated by the works of celebrated artists and craftsmen.[2] The smallreliefs on the front doors were created by the painter,Gustaf Theodor Wallén.
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