Albert Pieter Hahn (the Elder) (1877 - 1918) | Main historical dates: who, what, where, when | Collectibles and Historical Items Overview

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Albert Pieter Hahn (the Elder)

Albert Pieter Hahn was a Dutch political cartoonist, poster artist and book cover designer; well known for his socialist and antimilitaristic viewpoints. Some of his drawings, especially those of the railroad strikes of 1903, have been regularly used in history textbooks. His son-in-law, Albert Hahn jr., was also an artist, so he is sometimes referred to as "Sr.".

Date and place of birt:	17 march 1877, Groningen, The Netherlands
Date and place of death:	3 august 1918, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Nationality:	The Netherlands
Period of activity:	XIX, XX century
Specialization:	Artist, Cartoonist, Designer, Draftsman, Graphic artist, Painter, Portraitist, Posterist
Genre:	Portrait, Self-portrait
Art style:	Realism
Technique:	Hand graphic, Mixed media, Watercolor