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Gustav Likan

Gustav Likan (1912 - 1998) was active/lived in Illinois, Texas / Germany.  Gustav Likan is known for Portraits of notables, figure and still life painting, teaching.

Gustav Likan (1912-1998)

The following was written by Robert Merrill Chase:
"Born in Yugoslavia in 1912, Gustav Likan early in life achieved international fame as an artist.  He has long been noted in Europe for his portraits of royalty and heads of state. Since coming to America, his color genius...caught fire and he emerged as one of the most important colorists of the twentieth century.

Considered a prodigy, Likan won early acclaim in academic circles.  So great was his grasp and talent, he flew through the ordinarily rigorous years of required draftsmanship and human figure drawing in half the usual time.  Recognizing his extraordinary talents, the Munich Academy of Fine Arts bestowed the special honor of Master Student upon Likan. He was given his own private studio and model.  Considering the orthodoxy and conservatism of this institution, the elevation of a mere boy to such a status stands as a tribute to genius discovered.

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