Henry Mattson

1887–1971

Introduction

Henry Elis Mattson (August 7, 1887, Gothenburg - 7 August 1971, Woodstock) was a Swedish painter active mostly in the United States.

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Q21938049

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First acquired
1934

Date of birth
August 7, 1887

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