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Hans Lynge
Greenlandic politician and artist (1906-1988) · Denmark · On the map · Politicians · Died at 81
Hans Lynge 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.
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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.
