Salomon, Geskel
SALOMON, GESKEL
SALOMON, GESKEL (1821–1901), Swedish artist and art historian. Born and educated in Denmark, he settled in Sweden in 1850 and became professor at the Stockholm Art Academy. Among his books on art history were Die Statue des Venus von Milo and Die Statue des Belvederischen und Vatikanischen Apollo. He painted historical events, portraits, and genre subjects. These last include Jewish scenes which illustrate religious observances in 19th-century Scandinavia. Lighting the Sabbath Candles was painted when the artist was almost 80 years old.
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