Gunnar M. Widforss (1879-1934)
Born in Stockhom, Sweden, he studied art at the Institute of Technology in Stockholm from 1896-1900. Most of his work is in watercolors. While in Yosemite, he met Stephen Mather, the first Director of the National Park Service, who influenced Widforss to focus his artwork on the national parks. In 1923, he illustrated the book, "Songs of Yosemite". In 1925, an agreement was struck between Widforss and Don Tresidder, president of the Yosemite Park and Curry Company, to provide room and board in exchange for a discounted rate on paintings. A collection of his original Yosemite paintings now hangs in the lobby of the Ahwahnee.
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