Ragnar Josephson (Stockholm 8 March 1891 - Lund 27 March 1966) was a Swedish art historian and writer.
Josephson was professor of art history at Lund University 1929-1957 and founder of the Archive for Decorative Art there. He was director of the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm 1948–1951, and was elected a member of the Swedish Academy in 1960.
Notes
- Landquist, p. 438
References
- Landquist, John: "Josephson, Ragnar", Svenskt biografiskt lexikon, 20 (1973-1975), pp. 438–441.
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Preceded byPer Hallström | Swedish Academy, Seat No.14 1960–1966 |
Succeeded byLars Gyllensten |
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