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Arnold Friedman

1874 – 1946

American artist

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About Arnold Friedman

Lived 1874 – 1946 (aged 71–72). Arnold Friedman was an American painter, printmaker and artist.

Arnold Friedman (February 23, 1879 – December 29, 1946) was an American Modernist painter.

Life

He was born in Corona, Queens, worked for the Federal Art Project and studied at the Art Students League of New York under the tutelage of Robert Henri and Kenneth Hayes Miller. In 1909, he took a six-month leave of absence from his job to study art in Paris. During this time, he was introduced to the styles of Impressionism and Cubism. He exhibited with many of the most avant-garde venues and dealers of the period, including the Society of Independent Artists.

Friedman painted the mural Rice Growing at the Kingstree, South Carolina post office with the help of New Deal funds in 1940. His painting Landscape has been on display at the Albright-Knox Gallery in Buffalo, New York. He also competed in the art competitions at the 1932 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born
1874, New York City
Birth century
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Education
Art Students League of New York
Also known as
Arnold Aaron Friedman

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Arnold Friedman?

American artist

When was Arnold Friedman born?

Arnold Friedman was born in 1874 in New York City.

When did Arnold Friedman die?

Arnold Friedman died on 1 February 1946.

What was Arnold Friedman's occupation?

Arnold Friedman was a painter, printmaker and artist.

What nationality was Arnold Friedman?

Arnold Friedman was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arnold Friedman

· Wikidata: Q4795053

· DBpedia: Arnold Friedman

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