Johan Tirén

Johan Tirén (12 October 1853, Själevad - 24 August 1911, Länna Parish, Uppland)[1] was a Swedish painter who specialized in scenes of the rural life in Northern Sweden.

When his travel allowance was not extended, he settled in Jämtland, where he painted landscapes and scenes from the lives of the Sami people.

He became deeply involved in the issue of rights for the Sami and, in 1892, painted a controversial scene showing them with some of their reindeer that had been shot by a farmer.

It was inspired by a real incident involving a landowner named William Farup [sv] of Ljusnedal who had instigated the slaughtering of reindeer belonging to the Sami so the area could be developed.

[5] The logo for Friluftsfrämjandet [sv], a non-profit promoter of outdoor recreation, is based on his painting, "The Skiing Lapp" from 1900.