Johan krouthen

Johan Krouthén was a Swedish artist who broke away from the traditions of the Swedish Academy, turning to Realism and Idealism. Immediately after his studies, he spent a few months in Paris and in Denmark where he associated with the Skagen Painters. Back in Sweden he painted pictures of gardens and portraits of local people. Krouthén abandoned Realism in favor of Idealism. He was not satisfied with reality without adding light and shade. When interviewed, Krouthén explained that a painter must skillfully and accurately paint nature at its best. Just as in his garden paintings, his interiors often include completely passive figures.  He was not particularly interested in contemporary art, explaining: "Art and culture have deteriorated tremendously. Modern art is neither art or nor modern. All the isms people talk about are pretty pointless if they are no more than an imitation of traditional art with a lower level of culture."