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1915 New York City - 1991 Ossining, New York. Known for: Heroic figure sculpture, modernist painting.
The following biography is from Mark H. Yellen, grandson of the artist:. Albert Wein was born in 1915 in New York City. He studied at the Maryland Institute of Fine and Applied Arts, and later at the... Read full biography
The following biography is from Mark H. Yellen, grandson of the artist:. Albert Wein was born in 1915 in New York City. He studied at the Maryland Institute of Fine and Applied Arts, and later at the Beaux-Artes Institute of Design in New York. His teacher, Hans Hoffman, educated Wein on the modern... Read full biography
The following biography is from Mark H. Yellen, grandson of the artist:. Albert Wein was born in 1915 in New York City. He studied at the Maryland Institute of Fine and Applied Arts, and later at the Beaux-Artes Institute of Design in New York. His teacher, Hans Hoffman, educated Wein on the modern theories of art. Wein practiced art as both a painter and a sculptor, but it was his sculpture that gained him recognition. In the 1930's, he worked for the WPA (Work's Project Administration) and in... Read full biography
The following biography is from Mark H. Yellen, grandson of the artist:. Albert Wein was born in 1915 in New York City. He studied at the Maryland Institute of Fine and Applied Arts, and later at the Beaux-Artes Institute of Design in New York. His teacher, Hans Hoffman, educated Wein on the modern theories of art. Wein practiced art as both a painter and a sculptor, but it was his sculpture that gained him recognition. In the 1930's, he worked for the WPA (Work's Project Administration) and in 1946, won the Prix de Rome, a distinguished award which allows artists to study at the American Academy in Rome. While Wein studied in Europe, he became increasingly inspired by the classical art of Italy. After returning to the United States, Wein... Read full biography
The following biography is from Mark H. Yellen, grandson of the artist:. Albert Wein was born in 1915 in New York City. He studied at the Maryland Institute of Fine and Applied Arts, and later at the Beaux-Artes Institute of Design in New York. His teacher, Hans Hoffman, educated Wein on the modern theories of art. Wein practiced art as both a painter and a sculptor, but it was his sculpture that gained him recognition. In the 1930's, he worked for the WPA (Work's Project Administration) and in 1946, won the Prix de Rome, a distinguished award which allows artists to study at the American Academy in Rome. While Wein studied in Europe, he became increasingly inspired by the classical art of Italy. After returning to the United States, Wein received the Tiffany award for the sculpture Demeter. In addition, Phyrne before the Judg... Read full biography
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Keywords (40)
Art Method
- •Bas Relief, Wall Mounted Sculpture
- •Easel Painting
- •Large Scale, Monumental Artwork
- •Sculpture, Three Dimensional Forms, Sculptor
Art Media
Art Style
Art Subject
- •Abraham Lincoln
- •Figure, Figurative Humans
- •Nude Figure, Nudity
- •Statue Sculpture
Art Association
- •National Academy of Design, Elected Member
- •National Sculpture Society
Art Teacher
- •Hans Hofmann
- •Ivan Olinsky
Art School
- •American Academy, Rome, Student
- •Beaux Arts Institute of Design, NYC, Student
- •Ecole des Beaux Arts, Paris, Student
- •Grand Central School of Art, Student
- •Hans Hofmann School of Art, Student
- •Maryland Institute of Design, College of Art, Student
- •National Academy of Design School, New York, Student
Awards/Recognition
- •Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation Award, Fellowship
- •Prix de Rome Prize
- •Rockefeller Foundation Scholarship and/orTravel Grant
Chronology
- •Late 20th Century After 1950
Added Description
- •Art Educator:Teaching, Scholarship, Workshops and/or Writing
- •Female Figure and/or Portrait Specialty
- •Figure Specialty
- •WPA Artist, Federal Art Project, Murals and Easel Paintings
Exhibition of Art Association
- •National Academy of Design, New York
- •National Sculpture Society-
Exhibition of Museum
- •Metropolitan Museum of Art
- •Museum of Modern Art, New York
- •Whitney Biennial Museum of American Art
Exhibition By An Art School
- •The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts