Andrejs Paulāns
Andrejs Paulāns | |
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| Born | Andrejs Paulāns-Kraskevičs 30 November 1896 |
| Died | 29 November 1973 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | Latvian |
| Known for | Ceramics |
| Awards | Gold Medal at 1937 Paris Exhibition |
Andrejs Paulāns-Kraskevičs (30 November 1896 – 29 November 1973) was a Latvian and Latgalian ceramicist. He is regarded as one of the greatest Latgalian ceramicists. In 1937, Paulāns was awarded with a Gold Medal at the Paris Exhibition.[1]
Biography
Andrejs Paulāns-Kraskevičs was born at Šembeļi village in Silajāņi Parish, Russian Empire in 1896. He inherited the interest for pottery from his father Izidors.[2] In 1915, he joined Latvian riflemen as the World War I was going on. Two years later, Paulāns returned home after being heavily wounded in head and shoulder. His right eye was blinded for the rest of his life.[2]
Since 1918, Paulāns worked in the workshop of his father.[3] His name rose to fame in 30's, when his works were shown in exhibitions outside Latvia. First foreign exhibition with Paulāns works was in 1931 in Sèvres, France.[2] He was awarded with a Gold Medal at the 1937 Paris Exhibition.
Paulāns died on 29 November 1973. He is burried in the Feimaņi cementery.[4]
Honors
- 1937: Gold Medal at the 1937 Paris Exhibition
- 1958: People's Artist of the Latvian SSR
References
- ^ Pujāts, Jānis (1959-01-15). "Latgales keramikas plaukumam" (2 ed.). Druva. p. 24-25.
- ^ a b c Paulānu dzimta - Preili Library
- ^ Kučinska, Veronika (1981-11-21). "Mūža raksti mālā" (138 ed.). Par Komunisma Uzvaru. p. 3.
- ^ "Andrejam Paulānam - 115". Latgalīšu Kulturys Gazeta. Retrieved 2011-11-30.
External links
- Works by Paulāns @ Latgale Culture History Museum
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