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Paul Cadmus
1904–1999

Introduction

Paul Cadmus (December 17, 1904 – December 12, 1999) was an American artist widely known for his egg tempera paintings of gritty social interactions in urban settings. He also produced many highly finished drawings of single nude male figures. His paintings combine elements of eroticism and social critique in a style often called magic realism.

Wikidata identifier

Q519534

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Introduction

American painter and printmaker known for his mid-20th century figurative paintings in egg tempera.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, painter

ULAN identifier

500009073

Names

Paul Cadmus

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