Soans, Olev (1925 – 1995). Map of a History of the Estonian Culture. (1973 – 197

Map of a History of the Estonian Culture. (1973 – 1975)

Etching, paper

58 x 62,2cm

Lower left – söövitus

On the centre – Olev Soans 1973 – 75

Lower right – 196. compl. color. eskpl.

Olev Soans was one of the most outstanding Estonian graphic artists of the 1950s. Since 1975, he created many maps on the history of Estonia using etching techniques. In 1985, received a prize to them. Kristian Raud. For their creation of maps, Olev Soans, in the search for information, was helped by scientists and writers. This is the first of the popular cards.