Carl Magnus Oscar Friström b. 1856

Also known as Oscar Friström, Carl Magnus Oscar Fristrom, Oscar Fristrom
  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Painter)
Federation era Swedish born Brisbane painter. He also worked in a photographic studio presumably with his brother, Clas Edvard.
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painter, brother of Clas Edvard (Edward) Friström , was born in Sweden, son of Clas August Friström (sometimes spelt Fristrom in Australia and New Zealand), a teacher, and his wife, Christina Carlson. Oscar lived in Queensland from 1884. By 1885 he was a partner in a photographic studio that presumably also included his younger brother, Clas Edvard (known at Edward), who described himself as a photographic artist when he married Margaret Johnson in Brisbane on 11 July 1886. Both brothers appear to have been largely self-taught as artists.

Oscar helped establish the Queensland Art Society.

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Kerr, Joan
Date written:
1999
Last updated:
2011

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