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Wilhelm Freddie

Danish artist (1909-1995) · Denmark · On the map · Artists · Died at 86

Wilhelm Freddie, born Christian Frederik Wilhelm Carlsen was a Danish painter, sculptor and filmmaker. Initially working along a somewhat abstract line, he soon turned towards a more realistic surrealism, only to later return to abstract art.

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Thorvaldsen Medal1970

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Some of his works were highly controversial and considered pornographic at their time, resulting in confiscation of the works and his imprisonment though his artistic merits were later recognized.

Country
Denmark
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1909 to 1995 · aged 86

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