Aavik, Priidu (1905 – 1991). Estonian Fishing Fleet in the Atlantic. (1964)

Watercolour, paper

45 x 60 cm

Lower left – P.Aavik 64.a.

The painter saw good tools in the felt-tip pen for creating compositional designs, which can also be considered as independent works.

Priidu Aavik initial art education has received in A.Lajkmaa’s studio. With 1934-1938 studied at Art School “Pallas”, in N.Triik ‘s studio. Since 1940 is engaged in teaching activity.

It was improved in 1939 in Paris. Since 1938 a member of Art society “Pallas”. With 1944 -1945- director at Tartu Art Institute. Since 1947 -1948 in Tallinn the chairman of Art fund.