Vincas Svirskis
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Crosses of Svirsikis in the , Kėdainiai, Lithuania
Vincas Svirskis (January 28, 1835 — March 7, 1916) was the most prominent Lithuanian folk sculptor and wood carver, known for his works in Lithuanian cross crafting, god-carving and roofed pole carving.[1][2][3][4]
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- ^ Kevin O'Connor (2006). Culture and Customs of the Baltic States. Greenwood Publishing. ISBN 978-0-313-33125-1.
- ^ Irena Kostkevičiūtė, Vincas Svirskis, Vilnius, , 1966.
- ^ "Vincas Svirskis" (referring to Irena Kostkevičiūtė)
- ^ (in English) Dievdirbiai exhibition at the Lithuanian Art Museum in Vlnius
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- 1835 births
- 1916 deaths
- Woodcarvers
- Lithuanian sculptors
- Lithuanian folk art
- Lithuanian people stubs
- European artist stubs