Albin Polasek

Albin Polasek (1879–1965) was an American sculptor, painter and teacher.

Also recorded as Albín Polášek.

Albin Polasek in brief

Born
1879
Died
1965
Known for
sculptor, painter, teacher, carver, medalist and translator
Place of birth
Frenštát pod Radhoštěm
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Overview

Recorded at birth as Albín Polášek.

Born at Frenštát pod Radhoštěm in 1879, died at Winter Park in 1965.

In detail

Albin Polasek studied at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Maeble Perry Edwards is recorded as having studied under Albin Polasek.

Work by Albin Polasek is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago and Whitney Museum of American Art.

Distinctions recorded are Rome Prize and Florida Artists Hall of Fame.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Albin Polasek”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3564832: Albin Polasek

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Elsewhere in Sculpture

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