# Carl Eldhs Ateljémuseum

> working life museum in Stockholm Municipality, Sweden

**Wikidata**: [Q10443031](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10443031)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/carl-eldhs-ateljemuseum

## Summary
Carl Eldhs Ateljémuseum is a working life museum and art museum located in Stockholm Municipality, Sweden. Established in 1919, the facility originally served as a studio and was designed by the architect Ragnar Östberg. Named after the sculptor Carl Eldh, the institution is recognized as an individual listed building complex dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of art.

## Key Facts
*   **Location:** Situated in Stockholm Municipality, Stockholm, Sweden (Coordinates: 59.352833°N, 18.051217°E).
*   **Inception:** 1919.
*   **Original Use:** Studio.
*   **Architect:** Ragnar Östberg.
*   **Named After:** Carl Eldh.
*   **Classifications:** Instance of an art museum, a working life museum, a museum, and an architectural ensemble.
*   **Heritage Status:** Designated as an individual listed building complex since January 18, 2010.
*   **Physical Structure:** Consists of exactly one building.
*   **Website:** http://www.eldhsatelje.se/index.php/en/#.WvajZ9OnPOQ
*   **Identifiers:** VIAF ID 2824153126232024750003; Kulturnav ID d74d0797-efb3-4f38-98d8-d74ead2b81d6; Digitaltmuseum ID 0212214747142; Arbetsam ID 2066; Instagram Location ID 919820669; OpenStreetMap Node ID 248913932; Swedish Open Cultural Heritage URI raa/bbr/21000001628361.
*   **Media Files:** Associated image file `Carl_Eldh_2006a.jpg` and Wikimedia Commons category "Carl Eldhs Ateljémuseum".
*   **Language Availability:** Wikipedia presence in 3 languages (Arabic, Swedish, and Wikimedia Commons).

## FAQs
**What type of institution is Carl Eldhs Ateljémuseum?**
It is classified simultaneously as an art museum, a working life museum, a general museum, and an architectural ensemble. As an art museum, it serves as a physical building dedicated to the exhibition of art.

**Who designed the building and when was it established?**
The structure was designed by the Swedish architect Ragnar Östberg and was established in the year 1919 to serve as a studio.

**Where is Carl Eldhs Ateljémuseum located?**
The museum is located at latitude 59.352833 and longitude 18.051217 in Stockholm, the capital and largest city of Sweden, situated within Stockholm Municipality. 

**Is the building historically protected?**
Yes, the structure is legally recognized as an individual listed building complex, a heritage designation it officially received on January 18, 2010.

## Why It Matters
Carl Eldhs Ateljémuseum serves as a vital intersection of cultural heritage, art, and architectural history in Sweden's capital. By preserving the original studio of artist Carl Eldh, the institution provides a physical interface between the public and the creative working environment of a historical artist. Its designation as both an art museum and a "working life museum" highlights its dual importance in showcasing not only finished works of art but also the occupational history and processes behind them. Furthermore, standing as an architectural ensemble designed by Ragnar Östberg, the museum is a significant component of Stockholm's early 20th-century architectural landscape. 

## Notable For
*   **Dual Museum Classification:** Uniquely recognized as both an "art museum" (a space for the exhibition of art) and a "working life museum" dedicated to occupational history.
*   **Architectural Pedigree:** Designed by Ragnar Östberg, a prominent Swedish architect.
*   **Historic Preservation:** Operating as an individual listed building complex since 2010.
*   **Original Purpose:** Maintaining the exact physical space originally constructed in 1919 for use as an artist's studio.
*   **Singular Structure:** Defined as an architectural ensemble comprising exactly one building.

## Body

### Overview and Classification
Carl Eldhs Ateljémuseum is a multifaceted cultural institution classified in structured data as an instance of a museum, an art museum, a working life museum, and an architectural ensemble. The entity fits the definition of an art museum as a building or space dedicated to the exhibition of art, specifically housing works of art as a collection. Named after the prominent sculptor Carl Eldh, the site bridges the gap between an art exhibition space and a preserved historical workplace.

### Location and Geographic Context
The museum is situated in the municipality of Stockholm, Sweden. Geographically, it is positioned at the coordinates 59.352833 latitude and 18.051217 longitude. 
*   **City Context:** Stockholm is the capital and largest city of Sweden, a sovereign state and constitutional monarchy in Northern Europe. The city is a major European urban center with a population exceeding 984,000 residents as of 2022, located next to Lake Mälaren.
*   **National Context:** Sweden has a population of over 10.5 million as of 2025, operates as a constitutional monarchy, and utilizes the Swedish krona as its currency. 

### History and Architecture
The building was constructed and officially inceptioned in 1919. It was originally designed and used as a studio by the architect Ragnar Östberg. The physical footprint of the museum is highly specific; it consists of exactly one building, categorizing the site as a distinct architectural ensemble. Due to its cultural and architectural value, the building underwent a formal heritage designation process, receiving the status of an "individual listed building complex" on January 18, 2010.

### Digital and Archival Identifiers
Carl Eldhs Ateljémuseum is cataloged across numerous international and national databases, reflecting its cultural significance:
*   **Cultural Heritage Databases:** Swedish Open Cultural Heritage URI `raa/bbr/21000001628361`; Digitaltmuseum ID `0212214747142`; Kulturnav ID `d74d0797-efb3-4f38-98d8-d74ead2b81d6`; Arbetsam ID `2066`.
*   **Geospatial and Digital Mapping:** OpenStreetMap Node ID `248913932`.
*   **Library and Authority Control:** VIAF ID `2824153126232024750003`.
*   **Social Media and Web:** Associated Instagram Location ID `919820669` and official website `http://www.eldhsatelje.se/index.php/en/#.WvajZ9OnPOQ`.

### Media and Digital Presence
The museum maintains an active digital footprint across Wikimedia platforms. It has a dedicated Wikimedia Commons category named "Carl Eldhs Ateljémuseum" and a documented reference image (`Carl_Eldh_2006a.jpg`). Its Wikipedia articles span three site links, available in Arabic (arz), Swedish (sv), and on Wikimedia Commons (commons).

## References

1. [Wiki Loves Monuments monuments database. 2017](https://tools.wmflabs.org/heritage/api/api.php?action=search&format=json&srcountry=se-arbetsl&srlanguage=sv&srid=2066)
2. Database swedish working life museums. 2013
3. [Wiki Loves Monuments monuments database. 2017](https://tools.wmflabs.org/heritage/api/api.php?action=search&format=json&srcountry=se-bbr&srlanguage=sv&srid=21000001628361)
4. [Buildings in Sweden](https://kulturnav.org/d74d0797-efb3-4f38-98d8-d74ead2b81d6)
5. [Bebyggelseregistret](http://kulturarvsdata.se/raa/bbr/21000001628361)