1. Nils Elias Kristofer von Dardel, sometimes known as Nils de Dardel, was a 20th-century Swedish Post-Impressionist painter and grandson of the famous Swedish painter Fritz von Dardel.
10 Facts About Nils Dardel
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Nils Dardel primarily took inspiration from the Fauvists with their pure palette, the Post-Impressionists, as well as Japanese woodcuts.
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Nils Dardel made a brief foray into Cubism, and painted a few cityscapes in the style.
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Nils Dardel explored Pointillism, using strong colors together with very clear motifs.
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Begravning i Senlis from 1913 typifies this style and was painted while Nils Dardel was visiting a staying in the medieval town of Senlis.
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Nils Dardel created the stage sets for Midsummer Wake, and Maison de Fous.
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Nils Dardel was a prolific traveler, picking up influences and motives from different countries.
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Nils Dardel lived a nomadic life, traveling far and wide without ever really settling down.
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Nils Dardel died in New York City in 1943, and was buried in Ekero cemetery outside of Stockholm.
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Nils Dardel's works are on display in a number of museums and galleries including Nationalmuseum, Goteborgs konstmuseum, Malmo konstmuseum, Nasjonalgalleriet and Waldermarsudde.