Alice Nordin (4 May 1871 – 26 May 1948) was a Swedish sculptor.
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Born | (1871-05-04)4 May 1871[1] Stockholm, Sweden |
Died | 26 May 1948(1948-05-26) (aged 77) Stockholm, Sweden |
Burial place | Norra begravningsplatsen[1] 59.35977°N 18.02621°E / 59.35977; 18.02621 |
Nationality | Swedish |
Alma mater | Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts Académie Colarossi[1] |
Occupation | Sculptor |
Employer | Gustavsberg porcelain |
Spouse(s) | Andreas Lindblom |
Relatives | Hjördis Nordin-Tengbom (sister) |
Awards | Litteris et Artibus (1925) |
After leaving the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts, Nordin studied in Paris before traveling around Europe. Stories of her travels were published in Idun magazine.[2]
In 1911, she became the first female sculptor to have an exhibition at Konstnärshuset.[2] In 1925, Nordin became the first female artist to receive the Swedish Royal medal Litteris et Artibus.[1] Her work was part of the sculpture event in the art competition at the 1932 Summer Olympics.[3]
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