Ragnar Olson (born Knut Ragnar Olson) was an accomplished Swedish-American painter of marine scenes, coastal views and landscapes. At the age of 18, he moved to New York from Gothenburg and spent numerous years in the USA.

Exhibited

New York, Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmo.

Timeline

1884

Born in Gothenburg, Sweden to Carl Edvard Olson, a mason, and Emma Windler (née Salomonsson).

C. 1902

Travelled to the USA and lived in New York.

1908

Enrolled at an art school.

1929

Travelled from Gothenburg to New York aboard the ‘Gripsholm’.

1939

Travelled from Gothenburg to New York aboard the ‘Gripsholm’.

1940

Travelled from New York to San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA aboard the ‘Kungsholm’.

1944

Awarded the Salmagundi Club's prize.

1947

Returned to Sweden.

1949

Died in Gothenburg, Sweden.