Hilma af Klint

Bio & Childhood

Hilma af Klint

  • Born: October 26, 1862 – Died: October 21, 1944
  • Swedish artist known for abstract paintings and drawings.
  • Paintings are known as “the first Western abstract art”.
  • Attended Royal Academy of Fine Arts at the age of twenty, studied drawing, portrait and landscape painting.
  • Graduated with honors and got a scholarship/studio for her work.

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