Albert Engström

Albert Engström

Item Information

Title:
Albert Engström
Description:
Albert Laurentius Johannes Engström, artist, author, b. 1869 at Lönneberga, Smäland, Sweden. Pupil of Carl Larsson at Valand's art school, Gothenburg. Drew "Söndags-Nisse," a comic journal, 1894-96; started one of his own, "Strix," in 1897. Has also written a number of books and several collections of humoristic sketches of life in the skerries. Engström is the most prominent caricaturist in Sweden today and has created in "Strix" a number of new and popular types. He is also an original and delicate writer.
Artist:
Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920
Name on Item:
Zorn
Date:
1905
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Etchings
Portrait prints
Cancellation proofs
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
Anders Zorn (1860-1920). Etchings and Other Works
Subjects:
Authors
Artists
Engström, Albert, 1869-1940
Extent:
1 print : etching ; plate mark 20 x 15 cm
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Notes (date):
Date from catalogue raisonné.
Notes (citation):
Asplund, Karl. “Zorn’s engraved work : a descriptive catalogue.” Vol. II. Alan Wofsy Fine Arts, 1990, San Francisco.
Notes:
Title from catalogue raisonné.
Asplund: A. 188
Additional information accompanying item: Impression of the cancelled plate, with a large "X" through the figure.
Additional information from catalogue raisonné: Drawn on plate.
Notes (object):
On the plate, "Zorn Mora 1905." Plate destroyed.
Impression from the cancelled plate.
Identifier:
18_07_000182
Barcode:
36666003291073