Richard Lindner

Richard Lindner was a German-American painter known for his unique and striking figurative paintings. He was born on November 11, 1901, in Hamburg, Germany, and initially trained as an engraver before moving to Munich to study at the Academy of Fine Arts.

In 1933, Lindner moved to Paris, where he lived for several years before emigrating to the United States in 1941. After settling in New York City, he began to develop his distinctive style, which blended elements of German Expressionism, Surrealism, and American pop culture.

Lindner's paintings often featured elongated and distorted human figures in bold, vibrant colors, set against flat backgrounds that emphasized their graphic quality. His work explored themes of sexuality, power, and the human condition, often depicting scenes of urban life and the seedy underbelly of American society.

Throughout his career, Lindner's work was exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Tate Gallery in London, and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. He passed away on April 16, 1978, in New York City, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most distinctive and influential figurative painters of the 20th century.