About Peet Aren
Lived 1889 – 1970 (aged 80). Peet Aren was an Estonian and American painter, printmaker, caricaturist, scenographer, artist and theatre designer.
Peet Aren (29 June 1889 – 26 January 1970) was an Estonian painter, theatre artist and graphic artist.
Biography Aren was born on 29 June 1889, in Odiste. From 1908 to 1913, he studied at the Society for the Encouragement of Artists in St. Petersburg. From 1920 to 1925, he was a teacher at the State Industrial Art School in Tallinn. From 1926 to 1930, he taught at the Pallas Art School in Tartu.
In the 1930s, he worked mainly as a graphic artist.
In 1944, he escaped to Germany, living in New York City from 1949 until his death on 26 January 1970, aged 80.
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Who was Peet Aren?
Estonian artist (1889-1970)
When was Peet Aren born?
Peet Aren was born on 29 June 1889 in Odiste.
When did Peet Aren die?
Peet Aren died on 26 January 1970 in New York City.
What was Peet Aren's occupation?
Peet Aren was a painter, printmaker, caricaturist, scenographer, artist and theatre designer.
What nationality was Peet Aren?
Peet Aren was Estonian and American.
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