Axel Salto

Axel Johannes Salto
Born(1889-11-17)17 November 1889
Copenhagen, Denmark
Died21 March 1961(1961-03-21) (aged 71)
Frederiksberg, Denmark
Resting placeFrederiksberg Ældre Kirkegård
Alma materRoyal Danish Academy of Fine Arts
StyleCeramics
AwardsEckersberg Medal
Prince Eugen Medal

Axel Johannes Salto (17 November 1889 – 21 March 1961) was a Danish ceramic artist of international fame. His works also include painting, graphic design and illustrations for books, jewelry and textiles. As author and founder of the art magazine Klingen (1917–1919), Salto was also an important contributor to the art debate in Denmark.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Axel Salto". Store norske leksikon. 28 January 2020. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  2. ^ "Axel Salto". Kunstindeks Danmark/Weilbachs Kunstnerleksikon. Retrieved January 1, 2021.