About Märtha Gahn
Lived 1891 – 1973 (aged 82). Märtha Gahn was a Swedish artist and textile artist.
Märtha Fredrique Gahn (Fellingsbro, 30 September 1881 – 17 October 1973) was a Swedish textile artist. Together with Elsa Flensburg, Bror Geijer Göthe and Märtha Hjortzberg-Reuterswärd, she was one of the founders of the "Ateljé Handtryck" textile workshop in 1915. In 1935 she became head of the Libraria studio, which produced ecclesiastical textiles for the Church of Sweden. Gahn's work may be found in the collections of the Nationalmuseum the Röhsska Museum, and the Nordic Museum.
A portrait of Gahn by Greta Fahlcrantz is currently in the portrait collection of Gripsholm Castle.
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Who was Märtha Gahn?
Swedish artist (1891-1973)
When was Märtha Gahn born?
Märtha Gahn was born on 30 September 1891 in Fellingsbro parish.
When did Märtha Gahn die?
Märtha Gahn died on 17 October 1973 in Oscar Parish.
What was Märtha Gahn's occupation?
Märtha Gahn was an artist and textile artist.
What nationality was Märtha Gahn?
Märtha Gahn was Swedish.
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