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in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Although he earned high remarks from his respected tutors, he initially had trouble making a living from his art after his homecoming, working mainly as an illustrator for advertisement agencies. He had trouble "finding his own style", and became depressive, which
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Success also spelled the end of his "depressive era". Instead he turned his attention to painting
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Despite his failing health, Jóhannes kept on working until his dying day. He was one of the most prolific
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