Gustav Likan, Cafe in Paris, Signed Original Lithograph

Artist Name: Gustav Likan

Title: Cafe Rendezvous: A Captivating Original Lithograph by Gustav Likan.

This remarkable signed original lithograph by Gustav Likan captures the essence of a bustling café in Paris. Likan, renowned for his portraiture of royalty and heads of state, was born in Yugoslavia in 1912 and honed his skills at the prestigious Munich Academy of Fine Arts. His mastery led to him being granted the coveted status of Master Student, affording him his own private studio and model.

Throughout his career, Likan traversed Europe, spending summers in Holland, Italy, and France, immersing himself in the vibrant art scenes of these countries. His journeys fueled his creativity as he sketched and painted, drawing inspiration from the world’s renowned museums.

In 1957, Likan embarked on a new chapter by immigrating to South America and later settling in the United States, specifically in Chicago. He became an esteemed member of the staff at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts, imparting his knowledge and skills as an instructor until 1967.

Subsequently, Likan made his home in Texas, where he continued his artistic pursuits. He taught at the Laguna Gloria Museum in Austin, earning a reputation as a beloved instructor. Likan was known for his candid critique of gimmickry in art, advocating for the unifying power of aesthetic experiences. He believed that the function of art resided in the creation of beauty and the artist’s ability to evoke pleasurable excitement in others.

With his astute eye for detail and his command of composition, Likan transports viewers to a charming café scene in Paris, immersing them in the lively atmosphere and evoking a sense of time and place. This signed original lithograph not only showcases Likan’s technical prowess but also embodies his belief in the unifying nature of art and the creation of beauty.

Medium Type: Lithograph on Arches Archival Paper

Size-Width | Size-Height: 24” x 30.5”

Signed | Edition Size: signed in pencil and numbered | 171/250

Unframed in Very Good Condition.

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Born in Yugoslavia in 1912, Gustav Likan became known in Europe for his portraits of royalty and heads of state. He studied at the Munich Academy of Fine Arts, where he received Master Student status, meaning he was given his own private studio and model.

He spent his summers in Holland, Italy, France where he visited museums and sketched and painted. He then immigrated to South America and then to the United States, arriving in Chicago in 1957. He was appointed to the staff of the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts as an instructor, where he taught until 1967.

For the remainder of his life, Professor Likan resided in Texas. He taught at the Laguna Gloria Museum in Austin and reportedly was a popular instructor. He was an outspoken critic of gimmickry in art. “Intellectual conjecture” as he put it. He believed rather in the unifying nature of art: “The function of art is the creation of beauty. The artist has the power to create in others his pleasurable excitement, thereby sharing with them esthetic experiences.”

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Weight 3 lbs
Dimensions 36 × 5 × 4 in
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Gustav Likan, Cafe in Paris, Signed Original Lithograph

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Lithograph on Arches Archival Paper  

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171/250

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signed in pencil and numbered

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30.5

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24

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Gustav Likan, Cafe in Paris, Signed Original Lithograph

Artist Name: Gustav Likan

Title: Cafe Rendezvous: A Captivating Original Lithograph by Gustav Likan.

This remarkable signed original lithograph by Gustav Likan captures the essence of a bustling café in Paris. Likan, renowned for his portraiture of royalty and heads of state, was born in Yugoslavia in 1912 and honed his skills at the prestigious Munich Academy of Fine Arts. His mastery led to him being granted the coveted status of Master Student, affording him his own private studio and model.

Throughout his career, Likan traversed Europe, spending summers in Holland, Italy, and France, immersing himself in the vibrant art scenes of these countries. His journeys fueled his creativity as he sketched and painted, drawing inspiration from the world's renowned museums.

In 1957, Likan embarked on a new chapter by immigrating to South America and later settling in the United States, specifically in Chicago. He became an esteemed member of the staff at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts, imparting his knowledge and skills as an instructor until 1967.

Subsequently, Likan made his home in Texas, where he continued his artistic pursuits. He taught at the Laguna Gloria Museum in Austin, earning a reputation as a beloved instructor. Likan was known for his candid critique of gimmickry in art, advocating for the unifying power of aesthetic experiences. He believed that the function of art resided in the creation of beauty and the artist's ability to evoke pleasurable excitement in others.

With his astute eye for detail and his command of composition, Likan transports viewers to a charming café scene in Paris, immersing them in the lively atmosphere and evoking a sense of time and place. This signed original lithograph not only showcases Likan's technical prowess but also embodies his belief in the unifying nature of art and the creation of beauty.

Medium Type: Lithograph on Arches Archival Paper

Size-Width | Size-Height: 24'' x 30.5''

Signed | Edition Size: signed in pencil and numbered | 171/250

Unframed in Very Good Condition.

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