Kristjan Raud
Kristjan Raud | |
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Kristjan Raud, from Estonica (date unknown) | |
| Born | 22 October 1865 |
| Died | 19 May 1943 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | Estonian |
| Education | Peter Janssen, Anton Ažbe |
| Alma mater | Imperial Academy of Arts |
| Style | Primitivism |
| Relatives | Paul Raud (twin brother) |
| Awards | "Kristjan Raud Year" |
Kristjan Raud (22 October 1865, Kirikuküla, Vinni Parish – 19 May 1943, Tallinn) was an Estonian symbolist painter and illustrator who was one of the founders of the Estonian National Museum. Folklore elements figure heavily in his subject matter and his style is reminiscent of Primitivism. His twin brother, Paul, also became a well-known painter.