About Ado Vabbe
Lived 1892 – 1961 (aged 69). Ado Vabbe was a Russian and Estonian painter, printmaker, teacher, graphic artist and illustrator.
Ado Vabbe (19 March 1892 – 20 April 1961) was an Estonian painter, printmaker, and teacher.
Ado Vabbe is known for bringing abstraction back home to Estonia after being educated at Anton Ažbe's art school in Munich from 1911 to 1913. Active as an artist, he became better known as an art teacher and was a strong influence on many modern Estonian artists. His Paraphrases are considered an important turning point in the history of Estonian art.
Vabbe died in Tartu.
To remember the artist, Ado Vabbe Art Fellowship is given out by Tartu city and Tartu Cultural Endowment .
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Who was Ado Vabbe?
Estonian painter (1892–1961)
When was Ado Vabbe born?
Ado Vabbe was born on 19 March 1892 in Tapa.
When did Ado Vabbe die?
Ado Vabbe died on 20 April 1961 in Tartu.
What was Ado Vabbe's occupation?
Ado Vabbe was a painter, printmaker, teacher, graphic artist and illustrator.
What nationality was Ado Vabbe?
Ado Vabbe was Russian and Estonian.
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