Ivan Albright
Painter and creator of 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'

Born
February 20th, 1897
128 years ago
Died
1983
42 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American painter, recognized for creating strikingly detailed and often disturbing images. Delivered a strong influence on surrealism and figurative painting. Best known for the film adaptation of 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' in 1945, in which several of his artworks were prominently featured. Developed a unique style characterized by a focus on texture and decomposition, leading to memorable and haunting visual representations. Worked at the intersection of fine art and cinema, contributing to the aesthetic of film during the mid-20th century.
Created artwork for 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'
Developed a signature style blending realism and surrealism
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