Olle Hjortzberg

Olle Hjortzberg (1872–1959) was a Swedish painter, illustrator and designer.

Also recorded as Gustav Olaf Hjortzberg; Gustav Olaf; Olle Hiortzberg; Gustav Olof Hjortzberg; Gustaf Olof Hjortzberg; Olof Hjörtzberg.

Olle Hjortzberg in brief

Born
1872
Died
1959
Known for
painter, illustrator, designer, exlibrist and draftsperson
Place of birth
Stockholm
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Overview

Born at Stockholm in 1872, died at Stockholm in 1959.

In detail

training under Agi Lindegren is recorded. Åke Ahnlund, Helge Notini and Åsa Wallert-Pierrou are recorded as having studied under Olle Hjortzberg.

Work by Olle Hjortzberg is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, Finnish National Gallery, Australian National Maritime Museum, Collection Sports Heritage NOC*NSF and Huis van het boek.

Distinctions recorded are Prince Eugen Medal.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Olle Hjortzberg”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q5807870: Olle Hjortzberg

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