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Kristjan Raud | |
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 Kristjan Raud, from Estonica (date unknown) | |
| Born | 22 October 1865 Kirikuküla |
| Died | 19 May 1943 (aged 77) Tallinn |
| Nationality | Estonian |
| Education | Peter Janssen, Anton Ažbe |
| Alma mater | Imperial Academy of Arts |
| Style | Primitivism |
| Relatives | Paul Raud (twin brother) |
| Awards | "Kristjan Raud Year" |
Kristjan Raud (22 October 1865, Kirikuküla, Vinni Parish – 19 May 1943, Tallinn) was an Estonian symbolist painter[1] and illustrator who was one of the founders of the Estonian National Museum. Folklore elements figure heavily in his subject matter and his style is reminiscent of Primitivism. His twin brother, Paul, also became a well-known painter.
- ^ "Symbolism in the Art of the Baltic States". KUMU. 2018. Archived from the original on 28 February 2019. Retrieved 13 August 2018.