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Albin Amelin

1902 – 1975

Swedish painter

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Lived 1902 – 1975 (aged 73). Albin Amelin was a Swedish painter, graphic artist and draftsperson.

Hans Albin Agaton Amelin (25 January 1902 – 8 February 1975) was a Swedish artist.

Biography Amelin was born in Chicago in the United States. Amelin began working as a typography student in 1915 and studied at the Konstfack in Stockholm and from 1919 to 1921 and later continued studies in Paris. He made his debut in 1929 and was one of the founders of Färg och Form art gallery in 1932. He was a politically conscious painter and his motifs are often socially emphasized, often depicting workers. However he painted landscapes as well as still life in expressionist style.

Amelin joined the Communist Party of Sweden in 1929. He was the founder of the Association of Independent Artists of Sweden. He headed the society "Art for the people".

In connection with the International Labor Organization's 50th anniversary in 1969, the Swedish Post Office issued a stamp with the motif Arbetarhuvud by Amelin. He is buried in Bromma cemetery.

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Who was Albin Amelin?

Swedish painter (1902–1975)

When was Albin Amelin born?

Albin Amelin was born on 25 January 1902 in Chicago.

When did Albin Amelin die?

Albin Amelin died on 8 February 1975 in Barrevik.

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Albin Amelin was a painter, graphic artist and draftsperson.

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Albin Amelin was Swedish.

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· Wikipedia: Albin Amelin

· Wikidata: Q5548719

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