About Akke Kumlien
Lived 1884 – 1949 (aged 65). Akke Kumlien was a Swedish writer, graphic designer, painter, exlibrist, poet and designer.
Akke Kumlien (1884–1949) was a Swedish calligrapher, typographer, graphic designer, type designer, artist etc.
He is the author of the book Bokstav och ande (The Letter and the Spirit) (Stockholm: Norstedt, 1948) and of Kunstneren og bokkunsten.
He is the subject of the book Akke Kumlien, book designer by Bror Zachrisson.
In 2004, an exhibit of his work took place at the National Library of Sweden in Stockholm.
Typefaces In 1943 the Stempel Type Foundry released Kumlien.
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Who was Akke Kumlien?
Swedish artist (1884-1949)
When was Akke Kumlien born?
Akke Kumlien was born on 3 April 1884 in Hedvig Eleonora parish.
When did Akke Kumlien die?
Akke Kumlien died on 4 June 1949 in Oscar Parish.
What was Akke Kumlien's occupation?
Akke Kumlien was a writer, graphic designer, painter, exlibrist, poet and designer.
What nationality was Akke Kumlien?
Akke Kumlien was Swedish.
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