Peter Blume

Peter Blume was an American painter whose intricate works, like 'Eternal City' portraying Mussolini as a jack-in-the-box, blended surrealism with social commentary.

ABOUT

Born in Smarhon, Russian Empire, Peter Blume emigrated with his Jewish family to Brooklyn, New York, in 1912. His artistic journey began with studies at institutions like the Educational Alliance and the Art Students League of New York. By 1926, he had established his own studio, quickly gaining recognition and even patronage from the influential Rockefeller family. An admirer of Renaissance techniques, Blume meticulously planned his paintings, often starting with numerous d…

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NOTABLE WORKS

Study for Kilns 1940 · Art Institute of Chicago Buoy 1941 · Art Institute of Chicago Studies for The Rock 1943 · Art Institute of Chicago Study for The Rock 1943 · Art Institute of Chicago Study for Excavation 1943 · Art Institute of Chicago The Rock 1946 · Art Institute of Chicago

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INFLUENCES

Influenced by

Raphael SoyerSocial Realism Isaac SoyerSocial Realism