Bror Hjorth

On completion of his studies, he lived in Uppsala, where he built his studio home in Kåbo, now the Bror Hjorths Hus museum.

Hjorth is known for his figures, which are often roughly carved in wood and decorated using only a few bright colours.

He grew up among farmers and woodlanders in Dalboda, where he came into contact with local styles of music which came to have a great influence on his work.

His Kärlek (Love) sculptures, which he completed in the 1930s, were highly controversial and widely misunderstood.

Highlights of his extensive work include: One indication of Hjorth's significance as an artist is that the Swedish Post Office has on three occasions (including the 100th anniversary of his birth in 1995) issued postage stamps featuring his work.