Axel Salto

Axel Salto (1889–1961) was a ceramicist, painter and printmaker.

Also recorded as Axel Johannes Salto.

Axel Salto in brief

Born
1889
Died
1961
Known for
ceramicist, painter, printmaker, writer, textile artist, graphic artist and draftsperson
Place of birth
Copenhagen
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Overview

Born at Copenhagen in 1889, died at Frederiksberg in 1961.

In detail

Axel Salto studied at Frederiksberg Gymnasium, Copenhagen Technical College and Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. training under Holger Grønvold and Peter Rostrup Bøyesen is recorded.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Copenhagen. Membership is recorded of Grønningen.

Work by Axel Salto is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, Finnish National Gallery, National Gallery of Victoria, Statens Museum for Kunst and Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen.

Distinctions recorded are Prince Eugen Medal and Eckersberg Medal.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Axel Salto”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q6090081: Axel Salto

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