Arthur Szyk

Arthur Szyk (1894–1951) was an American caricaturist, painter and illustrator.

Also recorded as Artur Szyk.

Arthur Szyk in brief

Born
1894
Died
1951
Known for
caricaturist, painter, illustrator and artist
Place of birth
Łódź
Contents

Overview

Born at Łódź in 1894, died at New Canaan in 1951.

In detail

Arthur Szyk studied at Académie Julian. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is painting and illustration.

Works named in the authority record are Szyk Haggadah.

Work by Arthur Szyk is recorded in the collections of Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life and Whitney Museum of American Art.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms, Gold Cross of Merit‎ and Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Arthur Szyk”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q711673: Arthur Szyk

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