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Sam Vanni

Sam Vanni (1908–1992) was a Finnish painter, sculptor and photographer.

Also recorded as Samuel Vanni; Sam Besprosvanni; Samuel Besprosvanni.

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Overview

Recorded at birth as Samuel Besprosvanni.

Born at Vyborg in 1908, died at Helsinki in 1992.

In detail

Sam Vanni studied at Académie Julian and Academy of Fine Arts of Helsinki. training under Uuno Alanko, Per Laurén and Werner Åström is recorded. Pirkko Lantto, Rafael Wardi and Juhana Blomstedt are recorded as having studied under Sam Vanni. the recorded working language is Finnish.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are abstract, still life and concrete.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Helsinki and Paris.

Work by Sam Vanni is recorded in the collections of Finnish National Gallery and City of Pori art collection.

Distinctions recorded are Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland, Ducat Prize, Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland and Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Sam Vanni”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q11892163: Sam Vanni

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