22.10.1865–22.11.1930
Paul Raud
Paul Janovich Raud (October 22, 1865 – November 22, 1930) was an Estonian artist known for his portrait work within the realism movement. He played an important role in Estonian cultural and artistic life during the turn of the 19th to 20th century.
Biography
Paul Janovich Raud was born on October 22, 1865, in Viru-Jaagupi and died on November 22, 1930, in Tallinn. He was an Estonian artist who worked primarily in the portrait genre and belonged to the realism movement. Raud is associated with Estonian culture and made a significant contribution to the development of visual arts through his realistic style. His artistic work spans the period at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Through his oeuvre, he left a noticeable mark on the history of Estonian art.
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