Alexander Stavenitz
American artist (1901–1960)
Alexander Raoul Stavenitz (31 May 1901 – 11 February 1960) was a Russian Empire-born American visual artist and educator. He was known for his paintings, and printmaking. He also worked as an industrial designer and architectural designer in his early career.
Early life and education
Alexander Raoul Stavenitz was born on 31 May 1901, in Kiev, Russian Empire (now Ukraine). He attended Central High School (now Central Visual and Performing Arts High School) in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S..
Stavenitz received a B.Arch. degree in 1925 from the Washington University in St. Louis. In 1927, he studied at the Art Institute of Chicago; followed by study at the Art Students League of New York from 1928 until 1931.
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