Folke WINQUIST
1914–1995, Finland/Åland Islands
Also known as: FW, Folke Winqvist
Biography
Discover the life and artistic journey of Folke WINQUIST (born 1914, Finland, died 1995, active in 1950, Eckerö, Åland), including key biographical details that provide essential context for signature authentication and artwork verification. Understanding an artist's background, artistic periods, and career timeline is crucial for distinguishing authentic signatures from forgeries.
Folke Winquist was born in Helsinki, but resides in Eckerö, Åland from 1950 where he served as pastor. As an artist he was self-taught. He was in 1953 and started Åland Art Society and Eckerö \"Hembygdsförening\". In the Åland Art Society, he participated in \"målarllägren\" the association regularly organizes.
Source: Art Signature Dictionary
Folke Winquist var född i Helsingfors men bosatt på Eckerö, Åland från 1950 där han var verksam som kyrkoherde. Som konstnär var han autodidakt. Han var med 1953 och startade Ålands Konstförening och Eckerö Hembygdsförening. Inom Ålands Konstförening deltog han i målarllägren vilka föreningen regelbundet arrangerar.
Source: Art Signature Dictionary
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