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Olaf Gulbransson
1873May, 26

Olaf Gulbransson

Olaf Gulbransson, Norwegian painter and illustrator (d. 1958)
Olaf Leonhard Gulbransson (26 May 1873 in Oslo – 18 September 1958 in Tegernsee, Germany) was a Norwegian artist, painter and designer. He is probably best known for his caricatures and illustrations.

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