Elis Eriksson
Illustration — Elis Eriksson's Stengodsspaljé, Höganäs, Sweden Elis Ernst Eriksson (22 August 1906 – 4 January 2006) was a Swedish artist, sculptor and writer. He was born in Stockholm and studied there at the Royal University College of Fine Arts in 1934–1939. He had his first solo exhibition in 1959.
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Elis Eriksson
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- Born
- 1906. · Stockholm.
- Died
- 2006.
- Nationality
- Sweden.
- Occupation
- sculptor and writer.
- Honours
- Prince Eugen Medal.
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His work is commonly described as experimental or anarchic, stylistically akin to Dadaist art. He was awarded the Prince Eugen Medal for sculpture in 1981. He made his prose debut with the book Nattens hundar. Later writings include Pavan, a series of books about a character who first appeared in Eriksson's 1965 installation Indijaner å en kåvvbåj.
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Elis Eriksson, born on 22 August 1906 and died on 4 January 2006, is documented in the authority records of the Deutsche Nationalbibliothek. Both events are recorded by the Deutsche Nationalbibliothek.
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1906
Elis Eriksson born at Stockholm.
2006
Elis Eriksson died.
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The authorities additionally record the heading Elis Ernst Eriksson. He was the child of Elis Eriksson. 3 children are recorded: Christer Eriksson, Magnus Eriksson and Kristina Eriksson. Formation and teaching. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.
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