Friedlander, Isac, 1890-1968,

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Isac Friedlander (1890-1968) was born in Latvia. In 1912 he went to Italy where he met and worked with Russian artist Maxim Gorky. During this period he also received his only art training, studying etching, drawing and relief printing at the Academy of Rome. In 1937, he emigrated to New York where he worked full time as an artist until his death. He is best known for his woodcuts and etchings, and many museums have works by the artist, including the Smithsonian, Bibliotheque Nationale, and the Brooklyn Museum.

From the description of Isac Friedlander woodcuts, circa 1931. (RIT Library). WorldCat record id: 759994111

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referencedIn Friedlander, Isac, 1890-1968 : [miscellaneous ephemeral material]. Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library
creatorOf Friedlander, Isac, 1890-1968,. Isac Friedlander woodcuts, circa 1931. RIT Library, Wallace Library
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New York (State)--Rochester
Latvia
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Art in universities and colleges
Printmakers
Wood-engraving
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Birth 1890

Death 1968

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