Birthdate: February 20, 1897
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: North Harvey, Illinois, United States
Died: November 18, 1983
Ivan Le Lorraine Albright was an American artist celebrated for his self-portraits, character studies, and still lifes. A prominent figure among American Realists in the 1930s, he was known for his dark subject matter and meticulous technique. Albright’s art often explored the fragility of the human body and condition, exemplified in works like The Lineman, That Which I Should Have Done I Did Not Do (The Door), and The Picture of Dorian Gray. His painstaking attention to detail and texture meant that a single painting could take years or even decades to complete. Albright’s works are featured in museums throughout the United States, with the Art Institute of Chicago boasting the most significant collection.
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