1890–1976
Einar Jolin was a Swedish painter renowned for his decorative and slightly naïve Expressionist style. Born into an artistic family in Stockholm, he began his art studies at Konstfack in 1906 before furthering his education at the Artists Association Art School. His artistic journey led him to Paris, where he attended Henri Matisse’s Académie Matisse alongside contemporaries such as Isaac Grünewald.
Jolin’s work is celebrated for its delicate brushwork and luminous palette, vividly capturing the spirit of Stockholm during the 1910s and 1920s. His travels throughout Europe, North Africa, and beyond enriched his style, incorporating subtle Oriental influences that complemented his refined, yet spontaneous, approach. Throughout his long career, Jolin remained devoted to elevating the everyday through art, believing that beauty lies in the simple and the ordinary. His legacy continues to inspire those who seek to find harmony and elegance in the world around them.
