Erich Pehap (1912-1981): Majad ja linnud (1980) – Relief Print

Erich Pehap (1912-1981) was a renowned artist known for his unique style in relief print. His work, “Majad ja linnud” (1980), is a testament to his mastery in the field. The piece measures 53 x 36 cm and is a 7/10 relief print, signed by Pehap himself in 1980. Pehap studied painting under N. Triigi and graphics under A. Laigo and R. Vaher at “Pallas”, graduating in 1939. During the war, he moved to Finland, then Sweden, and finally settled in Toronto in 1949. He was a member of several international art associations, including the International Institute of Arts and Letters (Switzerland), the World Print Council (USA), and an honorary member of the Academia Internazionale di Roma, among others. Pehap received numerous awards throughout his career.