Maurice Braun
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Maurice Braun was an American
artist who became known for Impressionist landscapes of southern California. He was born in Hungary on October 1, 1877, however by the age of four young Maurice and the Braun family had migrated to the United States
and settled in New York City. His professional studies took him to the National Academy of Fine Arts where he studied the French tradition under Francis C. Jones, George W. Maynard and Edgar M. Ward.
In 1901 Braun trained under the American painter William Merritt Chase
(1849-1916). He established himself as a figure and portrait painter in New York City, but in 1909 he left for California
. Maurice Braun died in San Diego, California on November 7, 1941.
United States
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artist who became known for Impressionist landscapes of southern California. He was born in Hungary on October 1, 1877, however by the age of four young Maurice and the Braun family had migrated to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and settled in New York City. His professional studies took him to the National Academy of Fine Arts where he studied the French tradition under Francis C. Jones, George W. Maynard and Edgar M. Ward.
In 1901 Braun trained under the American painter William Merritt Chase
William Merritt Chase
William Merritt Chase was an American painter known as an exponent of Impressionism and as a teacher. He is also responsible for establishing the Chase School, which later would become Parsons The New School for Design.- Early life and training :He was born in Williamsburg , Indiana, to the family...
(1849-1916). He established himself as a figure and portrait painter in New York City, but in 1909 he left for California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. Maurice Braun died in San Diego, California on November 7, 1941.
Awards
- Hallgarten Prize, National Academy of DesignNational Academy of DesignThe National Academy Museum and School of Fine Arts, founded in New York City as the National Academy of Design – known simply as the "National Academy" – is an honorary association of American artists founded in 1825 by Samuel F. B. Morse, Asher B. Durand, Thomas Cole, Martin E...
, 1900; - Gold Medal, Panama-California Exposition, San Diego, 1915-16.
Galleries and Public Collections
- Maurice Braun Gallery of Art - Laguna Beach, California
- Houston Museum, Texas
- Laguna Art Museum, California
- Irvine Museum, Irvine, California
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art
- San Diego Museum of Art.
- The Redfern Gallery Laguna Beach, CA