Knut Alfred Ekwall (1843
–1912) was a Swedish painter and illustrator. Born in Saby, Småland, he studied at the Artakademio de Stokholmo from 1860 to 1866. He later became a pupil of the painter Ludwig Knaus in Berlin. Ekwall established himself as an artist in Munich around 1870 and subsequently worked in Leipzig.
Ekwall primarily produced genre works, often depicting women and children. His artistic practice also encompassed illustration, wood engraving, and drawing. During his time in Germany, he created numerous illustrations for magazines.
Ekwall was the brother of Emma Ekwall. He eventually returned to Sweden, where he died at the age of 69.
