Painter
Bernard Perlin
Bernard Perlin was an American painter and illustrator whose figurative work included casein paintings on rigid supports as well as wartime and editorial art.
Bernard Perlin quick facts
A concise reference for his materials, subjects, and painting approach.
| Born | 1918 · Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Died | 2014 · Ridgefield, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Paint media | Casein paint |
| Common subjects | Figures, landscapes, wartime scenes, social observation, and narrative realism |
| Known for | Combining fine-art painting with wartime and editorial illustration, including documented casein work on fiberboard |
Sources: Smithsonian American Art Museum and Smithsonian: The Farewell.