Märta Afzelius

Märta Afzelius in her studio

Marta Afzelius (1887 -1961)
Stockholm-born Marta Afzelius was a Swedish textile artist and painter. Afzelius created many textiles using mainly religious motifs. For her paintings, she used mediums such as oil, tempera, and opaque watercolors. Today, her art is represented in religious institutions and museums all around Sweden.

Photograph from Svenskt konstnärslexikon (Allhem). Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Swedish Wall Hanging, Sweden, 1925-1930, 8'5" x 4'7", ref 02953

02953
Swedish Wall Hanging

Swedish Flat Weave carpet, Sweden, circa 1950, 9'11" x 6'2", ref 02785

02785
Swedish Flat Weave