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Elsa Beskow
Elsa Beskow, född Maartman den 11 februari på Södermalm i Stockholm,[1] död 30 juni i Djursholm, Stockholms län, var en svensk barnboksförfattare, illustratör och konstnär. Hon har bland annat skrivit sagor som Sagan om den lilla, lilla gumman och flera berättelser om Tant Grön, tant Brun och tant Gredelin.
Biografi
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[redigera | redigera wikitext]Beskow var dotter till affärsmannen Berndt Maartman (–), vars släkt kom från Bergen i Norge, och lärarinnan Augusta Fahlstedt (–). Hon hade fyra yngre systrar samt den äldre brodern Hans.[1] När fadern dog var hon 15 år. Brodern skickades då i väg att uppfostras av en morbror, och modern tog sina fem flickor och flyttade samman med sina två ogifta systrar och en bror. Elsa Beskow kom därmed att växa upp i en mycket kvinnodominerad miljö där utkomsten var helt beroende av vad kvinnorna kunde förtjäna på olika arbeten. De ogifta mostrarna och morbrodern anses också vara förebilderna till Elsa Beskows senare mycket berömda bilderböcker om Tant Grön, tant Brun, tant Gredelin och farbror Blå.[2]
Elsa Beskow och hennes systrar gick bland annat i en privatskola som dre
Elsa Beskow (–) was a Swedish author and illustrator who captivated the hearts of children and adults alike with her whimsical illustrations and enchanting berättande. Best known for her children&#;s books, Beskow&#;s artistry, coupled with her deeply rooted connection to natur, has left an indelible mark on the world of literature and bild. Her works continue to inspire new generations of readers and artists. In this article, we’ll explore the life, art, and legacy of Elsa Beskow, shedding light on her influence in the world of children’s literature and illustration.
Who Was Elsa Beskow?
Elsa Beskow was born in Stockholm, Sweden, and her career as a children&#;s book author and illustrator began in the early s. Her illustrations are often characterized by their soft, water-colored tones and detailed depictions of the natural world. Many of her books featured magical creatures, animals, and anthropomorphized characters that captured the innocence and curiosity of childhood.
Elsa Beskow&#;s unique ability to blend nature with fantasy in her illustrations made her a beloved figure in Swedish literature. Her books are cherished for their timeless beauty and enchanti
Elsa Beskow
Swedish artist (–)
Elsa Beskow (néeMaartman; 11&#;February &#;&#; 30&#;June ) was a famous Swedish author and illustrator of children's books. Among her better known books are Tale of the Little Little Old Woman and Aunt Green, Aunt Brown and Aunt Lavender.[1]
Background
[edit]Born in Stockholm her parents were businessman Bernt Maartman (–), whose family came from Bergen, Norway, and Augusta Fahlstedt (–). Beskow studied Art Education at Konstfack, University College of Arts, Crafts and Design, then called Tekniska skolan, or the Technical school, in Stockholm.[2]
She married former minister and social worker, doctor of theology Natanael Beskow in Elsa Beskow met her future husband at Djursholms samskola while serving as a teacher where he served as head master. From they lived in Villa Ekeliden in Djursholm which had initially been built for the author Viktor Rydberg. They had six sons, including the artist Bo Beskow (–) and geologist Gunnar Beskow (–).
Career
[edit]In Beskow started to contribute to the children's magazine Jultomten. She ultimately began publishing her own books, doing both illustration and text. O