Hilma af Klint
Sweden 1862 – 1944
Hilma af Klint (1862-1944) was a pioneering Swedish artist, recognized posthumously for her groundbreaking contributions to abstract art. Born on October 26, 1862, in Solna, Sweden, af Klint's artistic journey initially embraced more traditional landscape and portrait painting, but she is best remembered for her radical departure into non-representational works that predated the acknowledged pioneers of abstraction.
Af Klint's profound interest in spiritualism and theosophy deeply influenced her artistic vision. In the early 20th century, she became part of a group called "The Five," which engaged in séances and mystical practices. This engagement led her to embark on an extraordinary series known as "Paintings for the Temple," begun in 1906—a body of work that consisted of over 100 large-scale, highly symbolic paintings characterized by bold colors, geometric shapes, and esoteric themes—years before Wassily Kandinsky and Kazimir Malevich are generally credited with creating the first abstract artworks.
Throughout her lifetime, af Klint kept much of her most innovative work private, believing that the world was not yet ready to understand its significance. Her paintings often integrated complex systems of symbols, inspired by both natural sciences and metaphysical ideas, reflecting her belief in the interconnectedness between the visible and invisible realms.
Despite her trailblazing role in abstract art, af Klint received little recognition during her lifetime, primarily exhibiting landscapes and botanical drawings that adhered to more conventional styles. After her passing on October 21, 1944, her abstract oeuvre remained largely unseen until the 1980s when it began to be rediscovered and critically reassessed.
Today, Hilma af Klint is celebrated as a visionary artist whose work challenges the linear narrative of art history and has had a lasting impact on the development of modern abstraction. Her influence extends beyond her time, inspiring contemporary artists and scholars to reconsider the origins and meaning of abstract art within the broader context of spiritual and philosophical inquiry.
Collection of Works(Page 2)
Group IX,SUW, No. 17. The Swan, No. 17
Type: World-Famous Paintings
Painter: Hilma af Klint
Resolution: 2400 × 2383 px
Group IX-SUW, The Swan, No. 1
Type: World-Famous Paintings
Painter: Hilma af Klint
Resolution: 2793 × 2804 px
Primordial Chaos, No. 16, The WU-ROSEN Series. Grupp 1
Type: World-Famous Paintings
Painter: Hilma af Klint
Resolution: 3588 × 4982 px
The Seven-Pointed Star No. 1
Type: World-Famous Paintings
Painter: Hilma af Klint
Resolution: 2815 × 2416 px
Group IX,SUW, The Swan, No. 1
Type: World-Famous Paintings
Painter: Hilma af Klint
Resolution: 3000 × 3024 px
Group IX-SUW, The Swan, No. 9
Type: World-Famous Paintings
Painter: Hilma af Klint
Resolution: 2829 × 2780 px
The Swan, No. 10, Group IX-SUW
Type: World-Famous Paintings
Painter: Hilma af Klint
Resolution: 2669 × 2678 px
Group IX,UW No. 25, The Dove, No. 1
Type: World-Famous Paintings
Painter: Hilma af Klint
Resolution: 1317 × 1741 px
Group X, No. 2, Altarpiece
Type: World-Famous Paintings
Painter: Hilma af Klint
Resolution: 3243 × 4315 px
The Large Figure Paintings, No. 5 Group 3
Type: World-Famous Paintings
Painter: Hilma af Klint
Resolution: 2646 × 3319 px
The Swan, No. 12, Group IX-SUW
Type: World-Famous Paintings
Painter: Hilma af Klint
Resolution: 2937 × 2956 px