Vilhelms Purvītis
Vilhelms Purvītis was a celebrated Latvian painter and educator, often regarded as the father of modern Latvian painting. His influence extended to many artists, including Ansis Stunda, and he was known for his emphasis on landscape painting and the importance of capturing the essence of the Latvian countryside.
Born on Jan 11, 1870 (155 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Latvia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 1,847 | $34,000 | 33$ |
| Totals | 1 | 1,886,198 | 1,847 | $34,000 | 33$ |
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Latvia:
Vilhelms Purvītis is known for his landscape painting 'Kokneses pilsdrupas'.
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Latvia:
Vilhelms Purvītis was Eduards Kalniņš's teacher, known for his influential teaching methods.
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Latvia:
Vilhelms Purvītis took over the directorship of the Riga City Art Museum from Vilhelms Neimanis in 1919.
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Latvia:
Vilhelms Purvītis took over the directorship of the museum in 1919.
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Latvia:
Vilhelms Purvītis was Ansis Stunda's teacher, linking the artistic lineage that influenced Biruta Delle.
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Latvia:
Vilhelms Purvītis was Ansis Stunda's teacher, indicating a lineage of artistic mentorship.
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