Albin Polasek
1879–1965

Introduction

Albin Polasek (Czech: Albín Polášek; February 14, 1879 – May 19, 1965) was a Austria-Hungarian–born American sculptor and educator. He created more than four hundred works during his career, two hundred of which are displayed in the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens in Winter Park, Florida.

Wikidata identifier

Q3564832

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Roles

Artist, sculptor

ULAN identifier

500053986

Names

Albin Polasek

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First acquired
1931

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