Einar von Strokirch

Einar Fredrik Bernhard von Strokirch (22 April 1879, Styrshult, Skaraborg County - 9 November 1932, Hjo) was a Swedish painter, graphic artist, illustrator and writer.

He was the son of Christoffer von Strokirch, a landowner, and his wife, Baroness Gustava Charlotta Ingeborg Carolina Fleetwood.

His first studies were at the Althins målarskola [sv], a private school in Stockholm, then with the animal painter, Heinrich von Zügel, at the Academy of Fine Arts, Munich.

His works include historical scenes, portraits, landscapes and animals, but he is best known for his depictions of uniformed soldiers, from different times and regiments, thoroughly researched to ensure their accuracy.

His book illustrations were numerous, including those for Karolinerna, by Verner von Heidenstam,[1] En strid om Rom, by Felix Dahn.