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Laimdots Murnieks

Latvian, 1922-2011
Laimdots Murnieks (1922-2011) Painter Laimdots Murnieks 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.
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Spring. 1997, oil on cardboard, 74x85 cm
Spring. 1997, oil on cardboard, 74x85 cm

Spring. 1997, oil on cardboard, 74x85 cm

By Laimdots Murnieks

Located in Riga, LV

Laimdots Murnieks had a significant influence on the development of Latvian painting at the end of the 20th century. His work 'Holiday' conveys the fee...

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1990s Modern Laimdots Murnieks

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Reflection. 1999, cardboard, oil, 20, 5x12 cm
Reflection. 1999, cardboard, oil, 20, 5x12 cm

Reflection. 1999, cardboard, oil, 20, 5x12 cm

By Laimdots Murnieks

Located in Riga, LV

Reflection. 1999, cardboard, oil, 20,5x12 cm Laimdots Murnieks (1922-2011) studied at Cesis and Jelgava teachers’ institutes (1938 – 44). He graduated from the Painting Department o...

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1990s Modern Laimdots Murnieks

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Willow. 1999, cardboard, oil, 22x14 cm
Willow. 1999, cardboard, oil, 22x14 cm

Willow. 1999, cardboard, oil, 22x14 cm

By Laimdots Murnieks

Located in Riga, LV

Willow. 1999, cardboard, oil, 22x14 cm Laimdots Murnieks (1922-2011) studied at Cesis and Jelgava teachers’ institutes (1938 – 44). He graduated from the Painting Department of the ...

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1990s Modern Laimdots Murnieks

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Rowan, apples, bottles. 1976, oil on cardboard, 50x69.5 cm

Rowan, apples, bottles. 1976, oil on cardboard, 50x69.5 cm

By Laimdots Murnieks

Located in Riga, LV

Still life with rowan, apples, bottles. 1976, oil on cardboard, 50x69.5 cm Laimdots Murnieks (1922-2011) studied at Cesis and Jelgava teachers’ institutes (1938 – 44). He graduated ...

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1970s Modern Laimdots Murnieks

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bella. Oil on canvas, 50x50 cm

Bella. Oil on canvas, 50x50 cm

By Laimdots Murnieks

Located in Riga, LV

Bella. Oil on canvas, 50x50 cm Woman portrait in warm colors Laimdots Murnieks (1922-2011) studied at Cesis and Jelgava teachers’ institutes (1938 – 44). He graduated from the Paint...

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1970s Modern Laimdots Murnieks

Materials

Oil, Canvas

The girl in the city. oil on cardboard, 76.5x41.5 cm

The girl in the city. oil on cardboard, 76.5x41.5 cm

By Laimdots Murnieks

Located in Riga, LV

The girl in the city. 1964, oil on cardboard, 76.5x41.5 cm Laimdots Murnieks (1922-2011) studied at Cesis and Jelgava teachers’ institutes (1938 – 44). He graduated from the Paintin...

Category

1970s Modern Laimdots Murnieks

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

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