Eric Åkerland

Swedish engraver (1754-1835)
Person human Q30229691
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Summary

Eric Åkerland was born on April 6, 1754[1]. He died on November 11, 1835[2], in Stockholm[3]. He worked as a graphic artist[4], draftsperson[5], engraver[6], cartographer[7], and scientific illustrator[8]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: January 1, 1754[10]
  • Date of death: January 1, 1832[11], January 1, 1835[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[13]
  • Employer: Fredrik Akrel[14]
  • Educated at: Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Given name: Eric[17], Erik[18]
  • Student of: Per Floding[19], Gustaf Ljungberger[20]
  • Described by source: Svenskt konstnärslexikon[21]
  • Has works in the collection: Nationalmuseum[22]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[23]

FAQs

Where did Eric Åkerland die?

Eric Åkerland passed away in Stockholm[3].

What did Eric Åkerland do for work?

Eric Åkerland worked as a graphic artist[4], draftsperson[5], engraver[6], cartographer[7], and scientific illustrator[8].

Where did Eric Åkerland go to school?

Eric Åkerland was educated at Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts[15].

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  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] ↑ . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . Nationalmuseum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . The Stuttgart Database of Scientific Illustrators 1450–1950. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] ↑ . Nationalmuseum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] ↑ . The Stuttgart Database of Scientific Illustrators 1450–1950. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] ↑ . Swedish Literature Bank. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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