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olle baertling

1911 – 1981

olle baertling
Modern
Modern

olle baertling

Born 1911 Died 1981 Works span 1953–1981

Olle Baertling: Pioneer of Geometric Abstraction Olle Baertling (1911 – 1981) stands as a towering figure in Swedish postwar art, recognized not merely for his prolific output but also for establishing himself as one of the rare artists whose work achieved international acclaim. Born in Halmstad, Sweden, Baertling’s artistic journey began amidst the burgeoning modernist movement, profoundly shaped by the intellectual currents of Const…

7
dated works
1
chapters
1953
first work
1981
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through olle baertling's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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