Skride, Arijs (1906 – 1987). Lilac. (1930s)

Oil on canvas masterpiece by the renowned Latvian artist Arijs Skride, this piece, titled “Lilac,” showcases his talent from the 1930s era. Positioned lower right is his signature, “A. Skride.” Skride, a luminary in the art world, holds a rich history marked by his graduation from the Landscape Painting studio under V. Purvitis at the Latvian Art Academy in 1932. His passion for art took him on a journey to Germany in 1943, seeking inspiration and vivid canvases. Between 1942 and 1964, Skride imparted his knowledge and skill as a professor in the Painting Department at the Latvian Art Academy. He has been actively participating in exhibitions since 1928, with solo showcases in cities like Riga, Cesis, Jelgava, and Madona. A memorial exhibition to commemorate his legacy was organized in Riga in 1992. Not just an artist, Skride was a prominent member of the artists’ group “Sadarbs” from 1928 to 1939 and the esteemed Artists’ Union since 1944.