About Hans Lynge
Lived 1906 – 1988 (aged 81). Hans Lynge was a Danish painter, prose writer, poet, sculptor, playwright and politician.
Hans Lynge (born 1906 in Nuuk, died 1988 in Haderslev) was a Greenlandic writer, dramatist, painter, politician, printmaker, and sculptor. Many of his sculptures involve mothers or indigenous heroes, but he also did official sculptures of well known Greenlanders. His paintings draw on similar themes of Greenlandic legend and mothers while having the European influence of Impressionism. He played a role in the history of Greenland theatre as well. He also wrote several books depicting Nuuk.
His father was pastor Niels Lynge who was a painter in his own right.
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Who was Hans Lynge?
Greenlandic politician and artist (1906-1988)
When was Hans Lynge born?
Hans Lynge was born on 6 September 1906 in Nuuk.
When did Hans Lynge die?
Hans Lynge died on 2 July 1988 in Haderslev.
What was Hans Lynge's occupation?
Hans Lynge was a painter, prose writer, poet, sculptor, playwright and politician.
What nationality was Hans Lynge?
Hans Lynge was Danish.
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