Peil, Voldemar (1907 – 1999). Käsmu. (1960-70)

This exquisite piece titled “Käsmu” by Voldemar Peil (1907 – 1999) showcases the artist’s remarkable talent in landscapes and portraits. Painted in the 1960s or 70s, the oil on canvas pasted on cardboard reveals Peil’s artistic influences and engagement with the theatre world. Trained at the prestigious “Pallas” Art School in Tartu, Peil had a lifelong connection with various theatres including the Narva Drama Theatre and Tallinn Drama Theatre. Recognized as the People’s Artist of Estonia in 1968, Peil’s works have been celebrated at numerous exhibitions across Estonia and a personal exhibition in Moscow (House of Scientists) in 1978. A true testament to Estonian art, “Käsmu” captures the essence of a generation.