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Louis Muhlstock
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Muhlstock in 1995 in front of some of his works.
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| Born | April 23, 1904 Narajów, Galicia, Austria-Hungary
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| Died | August 26, 2001 (aged 97) Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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| Occupation | Painter |
Louis Muhlstock (born April 23, 1904 – died August 26, 2001) was a famous Canadian painter. He is best known for his art showing scenes from the Great Depression. He also painted many beautiful landscapes and city views around Montreal.
Becoming an Artist
Louis Muhlstock was born in a place called Narajów, in Galicia, which was part of Austria-Hungary. This was in 1904. In 1911, when he was seven years old, he moved to Montreal, Canada.
Louis worked as a bookkeeper during the day. But his real passion was art. At night, he studied painting at several schools. He learned from famous artists like William Brymner and Maurice Cullen.
From 1928 to 1931, Louis went to Paris, France, to study art even more. He learned from a painter named Louis Biloul. He also sketched at a famous art school called the Académie de la Grande Chaumière. While in Paris, he showed his paintings in art shows. He spent his summers sketching in the countryside or visiting museums in Belgium. After his studies, he returned to Montreal to become a full-time painter.
Showing His Art
In 1937, Louis Muhlstock started showing his artwork in Toronto. After that, his paintings were shown in many art galleries. He had both solo shows, where only his art was displayed, and group shows with other artists.
A big moment for him was in 1949. He had a solo exhibition at the National Gallery of Canada. This show then traveled to several other cities. In 1996, a large show called a "retrospective" featured 80 of his works. These were shown in galleries in Québec and Edmonton.
In 2010, some of his art was part of a special exhibition. It was at the McCord Museum and was called Jewish Painters of Montreal: Witnesses of Their Time, 1930-1948.
Louis Muhlstock was also a member of several important art groups. These included the Canadian Group of Painters and the Federation of Canadian Artists.
Awards and Honours
Louis Muhlstock received many special awards for his contributions to art.
In 1978, he was given an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Concordia University. This is a special title given to people who have achieved great things.
In 1990, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. This is one of the highest honours a Canadian citizen can receive. It recognizes people who have made a big difference to Canada.
In 1998, he was made a Knight of the National Order of Quebec. This is a very important award from the province of Quebec.
