Alexander Stavenitz

Alexander Raoul Stavenitz (31 May 1901 – 11 February 1960) was a Russian Empire-born American visual artist and educator. He was known for his paintings, and printmaking. He also worked as an industrial designer and architectural designer in his early career.

Early life and education Alexander Raoul Stavenitz was born on 31 May 1901, in Kiev, Russian Empire (now Ukraine). He attended Central High School (now Central Visual and Performing Arts High School) in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S..

Career Stavenitz moved to New York City around 1925, and began working as architectural and industrial designer. In 1931, Stavenitz was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship. In 1949, Stavenitz was appointed associate professor of art at City College of New York. He also worked as an art instructor at MoMA’s People’s Art Center. National Gallery of Art, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, Davison Art Center, and Yale University Art Gallery.

Exhibitions

1930, "Living American Etchers", National Arts Club, New York City, New York