Lillian Freiman (artist)
| Lillian Freiman | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 21, 1908 Guelph, Ontario |
| Died | September 6, 1986 (aged 78) New York City |
| Nationality | Canadian, American |
| Known for | painting |
Lillian Freiman (June 21, 1908 - September 6, 1986) was a Canadian painter who studied in Montreal and France before settling in New York City. Influenced by Edgar Degas and Toulouse-Lautrec, she was known for her subtle interpretations of every day people.
Frieman was born on June 21, 1908 in Guelph, Ontario. After her family moved to Montreal, she attended the Art Association of Montreal and at the École des beaux-arts de Montréal where she studied with Edmond Dyonnet, Emmanuel Fougerat and Robert Mahias.
Before moving to France to continue studying and painting, Freiman attended the Art Students League. While there she lived in Paris and Brittany, often using the faces of Bretons as the focus of her work. In 1938 Freiman returned to Canada due to the impending outbreak of World War II. She briefly lived in Toronto before moving to New York City in 1939. While there her work often featured orchestras and musicians.
Freiman was influenced by French painters Degas and Toulouse-Lautrec. She predominantly worked in oils and pastels and her work, which often focused on people, was known for its personal and sensitive interpretations. At the time of her death Charles Hill, head curator of the Canadian Art at the National Gallery, noted of her work: "There was a reticent and lyrical quality to it and an economy of line, but she avoided making a strong statement."
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