Karl Gustav Hansen

Karl Gustav Hansen (1914–2002) was a silversmith, artist and designer.

Also recorded as Karl Gustaf Hansen; Karl-Gustaf Hansen; Karl G. Hansen.

Karl Gustav Hansen in brief

Born
1914
Died
2002
Known for
silversmith, artist and designer
Place of birth
Kolding
Contents

Overview

Born at Kolding in 1914, died in 2002.

In detail

Karl Gustav Hansen studied at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.

The field of work recorded is silverwork, jewelry design and hollowware. The authority associates the name with Scandinavian design.

Work by Karl Gustav Hansen is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Victoria and Albert Museum and Designmuseum Denmark.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Karl Gustav Hansen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q27341914: Karl Gustav Hansen

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