Sold at Auction: August Albo

Versatility and abstraction were key elements of early August Albo paintings. A native of Estonia, artist August Albo moved to study at the Russian Royal Academy in Leningrad where his artwork became revered and he was asked to paint for the Czar. Later in his career, he drew away from abstract art and August Albo paintings took on a more traditional style.

The height of his success came from his piece Free as the Wind, a powerful image of an open landscape filled with wild stallions in motion. August Albo prints depicting the landscapes, still life, and flowers of his world travels are among some of his best-known pieces of art. Due to his skill and versatility, his work is popular. Art enthusiasts can easily find prints of many different artists landscape paintings for sale online.