American painter Mortimer Lichtenauer studied at the Art Students League in New York before moving to Paris where he entered the Académie Julian. Additional years of study in Firenze and of travels to Spain, Egypt, and Asia influenced his painting. He became known for his very idyllic paintings and classical depictions of women in sunny settings. Also a muralist, Lichtenauer painted the ceiling of the Shubert Theater in New York City, created murals for the Adelphi Theater, and produced stage designs for New York theaters. He also carried out commissions for sculptural works including reliefs for buildings.
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