Voldemar Mellik
Voldemar Mellik (until 1938 Melnik; 11 May 1887 Purtse – 24 November 1949 Tallinn) was an Estonian sculptor. In 1911 he finished his studies at Saint Petersburg Art and Industry Academy. After graduating he attended several art schools in Saint Petersburg.
Voldemar Mellik
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- Born
- 1887 · Purtse.
- Died
- 1949 · Tallinn.
- Nationality
- Estonia
- Occupation
- sculptor · military personnel · university teacher
- Education
- Saint Petersburg Stieglitz State Academy of Art and Design
- Languages
- Estonian
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Voldemar Mellik (until 1938 Melnik; 11 May 1887 Purtse – 24 November 1949 Tallinn) was an Estonian sculptor. In 1911 he finished his studies at Saint Petersburg Art and Industry Academy. After graduating he attended several art schools in Saint Petersburg.
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In 1918 he returned to Estonia, settling in Tartu. From 1920 until 1935, he taught (with pauses) at Pallas Art School. He was the father of architects Tõnu and Ants Mellik.
Voldemar Mellik studied at Saint Petersburg Stieglitz State Academy of Art and Design. The recorded working language is Estonian. Employment is recorded with Estonian Academy of Arts. Work by Voldemar Mellik is recorded in the collections of Art Museum of Estonia.
• Illustration — Otepää Vabadussõja mälestussammas • Illustration — Kursi Vabadussõja mälestussammas • Illustration — Olaf Karro's grave at Hiiu-Rahu Cemetery • Illustration — Jaan Kiik's grave at Hiiu-Rahu Cemetery
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Voldemar Mellik is recorded with the occupation military personnel. Recorded with the occupation university teacher. Recorded as sculptor, military personnel and university teacher.
Lüganuse memorial of Estonian War of Independence. Sculpture (original work) by Voldemar Mellik (1887–1949)
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1887
Voldemar Mellik was born on 11 May 1887.
1947
Boys with a Fish is dated 1947.
1949
Voldemar Mellik died on 24 November 1949.
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Purtse.
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