Tuesday

Elsa and Natanael Beskow


From 'Tomtebobarnen'
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Elsa and her husband Natanael Beskow.
Fredrik Natanael Beskow (1865-1953) was a theologian
and school headmaster. He was also active as a preacher,
writer, artist, pacifist and social activist. N. Beskow published
a number of collections of sermons. He also made substantial
contributions as a hymn writer. He and Elsa Beskow
had six sons together
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[Small girl sitting on leaf in tree, surrounded by insects.], 1909
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Elsa Beskow, Natanael Beskow and one of their sons
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Natanael Beskow, 1893
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Elsa Beskow [Fast asleep.]
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2 comments:

Maria said...

Hola! Her art is sooo beautiful! And it seems that he was a handsome and interesting man...
Have a great day my friend!

Aputsiaq said...

Hej! I never stop loving her art...and feel joy every time I see some new illustrations! Yes, he was a beautiful man it seems