Oscar Gustav Rejlander

Oscar Gustav Rejlander was a photographer active during the foundational years of the medium, with documented creative output spanning the period 1855 to 1866. His surviving works consist primarily of photographic studies, genre scenes, and narrative compositions.

Rejlander’s historical importance is established by the presence of his material in major institutional holdings. Thirteen photographs attributed to the artist are represented in museum collections, including the extensive archives of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. These holdings encompass important examples of his detailed work, such as the genre scene English Fashion at Breakfast and the compositional study The Scholar's Mate.

Further demonstrating his methodical approach, the collection includes preparatory material like the [Study for "Two Ways of Life"] and the variant image Evening Sun [Variant]. The scope of his subjects also extended to patriotic themes, exemplified by the work His Country's Hope. Today, Oscar Gustav Rejlander prints are frequently digitized and studied by researchers. High-quality prints of his seminal works are available, ensuring the enduring accessibility of this significant mid-nineteenth century artistic output as downloadable artwork.