Aavik Priidu (1905 – 1991). Atlantic. (1965)

Discover “Atlantic” (1965) by renowned artist Priidu Aavik (1905 – 1991), a breathtaking work of art crafted with brown chalk and watercolour on paper. Measuring 60 x 44 cm, it depicts The Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, a significant location for the Estonian fishing fleet during the 1960s. Aavik’s experience on fishing expeditions inspired this piece, which has become a crucial part of Estonian art history. The use of felt-tip pen in his works marks a compositional innovation, and his remarkable career in teaching, as well as leadership roles in Estonian art institutions, reflects his influence on the art world.