Herman Heimlich was born in Hungary in 1904, and studied art at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Budapest, where he taught for several years upon graduating. He left Budapest around 1928 and traveled extensively through Europe, the United States and Canada, painting and exhibiting during his travels.

Heimlich settled in Montreal, Quebec, in 1930, where he established his first studio. That same year, he took part in his first Canadian exhibition, a show held by the Exhibitions Association of the City of St. John, New Brunswick, at which he was awarded first prize. Throughout his career, Heimlich divided his time between painting, drawing, and teaching.

He was a member of the Fac...