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Laimdots Murnieks
Portrait in black with red lips. Oil on cardboard, 49x35 cm

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Portrait in black with red lips. Bilateral. Oil on cardboard, 49x35 cm Woman portrait in black colors Laimdots Murnieks (1922-2011) studied at Cesis and Jelgava teachers’ institutes (1938 – 44). He graduated from the Painting Department of the Latvian Art Academy (1953, diploma work “Winged helper”, under the guidance of V. Kozins). He worked as a teacher in secondary schools of Valmiera and Priekuļi, in agricultural technical school (1944 – 46), and in the company “Māksla” as a design artist (1953 – 82). L. Murnieks takes part in exhibitions since 1953. Solo exhibitions: Riga – 1960, 1964, 1972 (together with I. and G. Krollis); Liepaja – 1964; Vilnius – 1968; Moscow – 1968; Rostock – 1974; Tokyo – 1978 (together with M. Chagall). Artist worked in different painting genres and techniques – monumental painting, easel painting; he painted landscapes, still life’s, portraits. He uses oil, pastel and tempera. Awards: 1967 – Awarding with diploma Artists union of USSR by paintings at International exhibition “The Sport at Art” 1969 – Laureate of painting at Baltic Republicanian triennial 1979 - was rich of merits employee of art in Latvia Republic of Soviet Union 1969 – Award with medal Laimdots Murnieks exhibitions of classical art gallery Antonia: 2012.10.02. - memorial exhibition “A bit of sunshine in a cold water..." 2010.03.16. - solo exhibition "Laimdots Murnieks - 88" 2008.11.22. - solo exhibition "Laimdots Mūrnieks" 2008.02.21. - solo exhibition "Cherchez la famme" L. Murnieks works exhibited in several different classic art gallery "Antonia" organized thematic exhibitions.
  • Creator:
    Laimdots Murnieks (1922 - 2011, Latvian)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.3 in (49 cm)Width: 13.78 in (35 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Riga, LV
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU143727190142
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