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Image size: 30 X 20 inches. Signed in pencil & annotated "56/110", printed on heavy, felt-finish, white wove paper, 31.5 X 23.5 inch sheet. Mint condition. Free shipping to US address. (uk-45-056) Notes: Bengt Karl Erik Lindström (September 3, 1925, Berg Municipality January 29, 2008) was a Swedish artist. Lindström was one of Sweden's best known contemporary artists with a characteristic style of distinct colors, often including contorted faces. Lindström was born in 1925 at Storsjö kapell, Härjedalen, Sweden. in 1944, he moved to Stockholm to study under the Swedish painter Isaac Grünewald. in 1948, he moved to Paris, where he studied under the French painters André Lhote & Fernand Léger. Lindström was influenced by the paintings of COBRA artist Karel Appel. He remained in France at Savigny sur Orge for the rest of his artistic career. He had two children Mariana & Alexandre. Lindström died in 2008 in Sundsvall, Sweden. Lindström is probably best known for his outdoor decorations, such as mural paintings & colorful sculptures. One of his most famous sculptures is the massive Y-sculpture at Midlanda Airport north of Sundsvall, Sweden. (source: wikipedia.org) Bengt Lindstrom | Swedish, 1925-2008, "Composition", C.1980, Color Lithograph, Pencil Signed
