John Bauer

Illustrations and works by John Bauer, a Swedish artist famous for his enchanting depictions of fairy tales and folklore. His evocative art, rich with forest scenes and mythical creatures, captures the magic of Scandinavian storytelling traditions.

Now and Then, The Gnome Took Hold of the Reins (1907 CE)

Art Illustration John Bauer Painting

A gouache and ink piece from 1907, showing the gnome in an enchanted forest, painted with opaque colors and fine details.

John Bauer, Vill Vallareman, watercolor, gouache and ink on paper, 1910

Vill Vallareman (1910)

Art Illustration John Bauer Painting

A watercolor from 1910, portraying a shepherd troll called Vill Vallareman, playing music under a starry sky, painted with soft hues and fine strokes.

John Bauer, Good Evening, Uncle! Greeted the Boy, watercolor, gouache and ink on paper, 1915

Good Evening, Uncle! Greeted the Boy (1915 CE)

Art Illustration John Bauer Painting

A gouache and watercolor from 1915, showing a boy meeting a troll in a forest, saying good evening, painted with earthy tones and textured details.

John Bauer, The Princess and the Trolls, watercolor, gouache and ink on paper, 1913

The Princess and the Trolls (1913 CE)

Art Illustration John Bauer Painting

A watercolor from 1913, depicting a forest scene with trolls and a princess, rendered with subtle colors and detailed forms.

John Bauer, Trollörten (The Troll Herb), watercolor, gouache and ink on paper, 1912

The Troll Herb (1912 CE)

Art Illustration John Bauer Painting

Rendered in 1912, this watercolor and gouache piece from Sweden places a boy and a forest witch exchanging a troll herb in a wooded scene.

John Bauer, De sju önskningarna, ink and wash with watercolor heightened with white on paper, 1907 the seven wishes

And in the Same Moment, She Was Transformed Into a Beautiful Little Fairy (1907 CE)

Art Illustration John Bauer Painting

Painted in 1907, this watercolor of a beautiful little fairy from Sweden shows a frog’s shift into an elf with flowing hair and blue eyes.

Look at them, troll mother said. Look at my sons! You won’t find more beautiful trolls on this side of the moon (1915 CE) painting

Look at them, troll mother said (1915 CE)

Art Illustration John Bauer Painting

Look at them troll mother said was created in 1915, this watercolor and gouache piece from Sweden sets a princess among trolls in a dark forest scene.