Carl Johan Billmark was a Swedish lithographer and illustrator known primarily for his topographical views. He worked predominantly in Paris and he’s represented in several public collections including the Nationalmuseum, Gothenburg Art Museum, and Kalmar Art Museum.

1804

Born in Stockholm. Son of Johan Billmark, a bank commissioner.

1822

Began studying under engraver Christian Didrik Forssell.

1827

Switched studies from engraving to lithography.

1833

Left Sweden for Paris where he lived until his death.

Studied under French lithographer Isidore Laurent Deroy.

1836

Travelled to the Rhine Valley.

1837

Travelled to Switzerland.

1838

Travelled to Italy.

Undertook various study trips to Sweden, Germany, Switzerland and Italy.

1853

Published ‘Gripsholm’, a breakthrough work.

1860

Elected a member of the Academy of Fine Arts, Stockholm.

1862

Gained the interest of King Oscar I.

1865

Awarded the ‘Litteris et Artibus’.

1868

Produced a well-known panorama of Stockholm, which was based upon drawings created from an anchored balloon.

1870

Died in Paris.