The Life and Artistic Journey of Rico Lebrun
Born in Naples, Italy, Rico Lebrun was a multifaceted artist whose career spanned various disciplines, including work as a painter, sculptor, draftsperson, illustrator, watercolorist, graphic artist, and commercial artist. His formal training began at the Naples Academy of Fine Arts, followed by studies in Florence as a muralist and practical training at a stained-glass factory. After serving in the Italian Army during World War 1 and studying banking and journalism, he moved to the United States in 1924, working in Pittsburgh and New York. His journey eventually led him to California in 1936, where he became a prominent figure in the art community, exhibiting his work in cities such as New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Toronto.
Teaching and Artistic Legacy
Lebrun was a dedicated educator who held various teaching positions, including at the Chouinard Art Institute and the Jepson Art Institute in Los Angeles. Notably, he presided over art drawing classes at Disney during the production of Bambi and served as a visiting lecturer at Yale University. His academic influence extended to UCLA, Tulane University, and the Art Students' League of New York. His artistic output included a significant series of paintings on "The Crucifixion" and works reflecting the experiences of the concentration camps at Buchenwald and Dachau. His legacy is preserved in prestigious institutions, such as:
Questions & Answers
How is Rico Lebrun's career divided into periods?
Rico Lebrun's career unfolds period by period on the artist's Chronicle page: a horizontal timeline of the artworks, grouped into career-period chapters.
How can I see every artwork made by Rico Lebrun?
Every work by Rico Lebrun on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
What moods do Rico Lebrun's artworks express?
Rico Lebrun's works can be browsed by mood on the artist's Mood Room page, which arranges the artworks by their recorded moods.
