About Karl Burman
Lived 1882 – 1965 (aged 82). Karl Burman was a Russian and Estonian architect, artist and watercolorist.
Karl Burman sen. ( – 10 May 1965) was an Estonian architect and painter.
Burman was born in Sumy, Russian Empire. His younger brother was artist Paul Burman. In 1900 he attended the Stroganov Art School in Moscow, and then between 1901 and 1902 he attended the Stieglitz Art School in St. Petersburg (now Saint Petersburg Art and Industry Academy). Then he studied architecture at the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts throughout 1902–1909. He died in Tallinn, Estonia.
Romantik Burman was an exhibition celebrating his work at the Museum of Estonian Architecture from 19 June to 7 September 2003.
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Who was Karl Burman?
Estonian architect (1882–1965)
When was Karl Burman born?
Karl Burman was born on 17 May 1882 in Sumy.
When did Karl Burman die?
Karl Burman died on 10 May 1965 in Tallinn.
What was Karl Burman's occupation?
Karl Burman was an architect, artist and watercolorist.
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Karl Burman was Russian and Estonian.
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