Olof Krans paintings fill gaps in Bishop Hill’s story

By: Kenda Burrows|June 21, 2022

|6 min read

BISHOP HILL, Illinois – The vibrant, idyllic visual history of the former utopian colony at Bishop Hill is richer and fuller today thanks to the donation of three works by artist and former colonist Olof Krans.

Claudie Huey recently presented the trio of paintings – “Salja By, Sweden,” “Olsson Farm in Sweden II,” and “Prairie Grove” – on behalf of the estate of her parents, Merle…

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Olof Krans paintings fill gaps in Bishop Hill’s story

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