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Knut Alfred Ekwall (3 April 1843, Säby Parish (now Tranås), Småland – 16 April 1912, Tranås) was a Swedish painter and illustrator. He is best known for his Genre art works, many of which have women and children for their subjects.
He and Johanna returned to Sweden in 1885, with their seven children, and settled into a home he had designed himself, on the shores of Sommen. Although he held no official position, the locals called him "Professor". He travelled constantly, however, arranging exhibitions. During his absences, Johanna gave music lessons to the children. Five of them became known as the Ekwallska Kvintetten and toured throughout the area. In 1890, they had another daughter, , who became a sculptor.
In 1912, his home at Lake Sommen burned down. Most of his work and personal papers were lost. He had been lying in his bedroom, ill, for some time, but was rescued and taken to the nearby . A few weeks later, he died there.
His works may be seen at the Nationalmuseum Nationalmuseum and the Nordiska museet. His sister, Emma Ekwall, also became an artist. His brothers, Gustaf (1858–1920) and Hugo (1854–?) both became metal engravers. Svenskt konstnärslexikon Part II pg. 122, Allhems Förlag, Malmö.
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