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Albert Wein

Albert W. Wein (1915 - 1991) was active/lived in New York.  Albert Wein is 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 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 Judges was chosen to be placed at the Brookgreen Gardens in South Carolina.  Both of these sc   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 15371 characters.]  Artist bio

Artist auction records

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Artist artworks for sale and wanted

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