Unveiling the artistry of sculptor Carl Eldh

The Carl Eldh Studio Museum is a museum in Stockholm, Sweden, dedicated to the work of the sculptor Carl Eldh (1873-1954). The museum is located in Eldh’s former studio and residence, which he designed and built himself in 1918. The studio museum was opened to the public in 1957, four years after Eldh’s death.

The museum features a collection of Eldh’s sculptures, drawings, and sketches, as well as personal items such as his furniture and art collection. The museum also has a library with books and documents related to Eldh’s life and work.

Eldh was a prominent Swedish sculptor and is known for his portrait sculptures, public monuments, and decorative works. Some of his most famous works include the Gustaf Vasa statue in Stockholm and the Scheele Monument in Köping. The Carl Eldh Studio Museum is a unique opportunity to experience Eldh’s work in the context of his own studio, and to learn more about his life and artistic practice.

The history of the museum

The studio was preserved and turned into a museum after the sculptor’s death. In 1957, three years after Eldh’s death, his former studio and residence were opened to the public as the Carl Eldh Studio Museum. The museum was established to preserve Eldh’s legacy and to showcase his work in the context of his own studio, which he had designed and built himself.

The studio museum is located in the Bellevue Park area of Stockholm and is a well-preserved example of an early 20th-century artist’s studio. The museum features a collection of Eldh’s sculptures, drawings, and personal items, and is open to the public for guided tours and exhibitions. The Carl Eldh Studio Museum is a unique and important cultural institution in Sweden, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of Carl Eldh.