1921 - 2012

A Life Between Two Worlds

The identity of Ilse Raid is defined by a dual heritage, bridging the landscapes of Estonia and the life of a Canadian-Estonian artist. Born in 1921, her existence spans a century of profound geopolitical shifts. Her work carries the quiet weight of these transitions, reflecting a perspective shaped by movement and the shifting borders of the mid-twentieth century.

The brush meets the canvas in works that capture specific, localized atmospheres. In 1940, the oil on canvas titled Keemiatund emerged, a large-scale work measuring 109.0 x 158.0 cm. This period of her life marks a significant moment in her development, capturing a sense of time through the medium of oil.

The Estonian Legacy

Her presence in the Estonian art scene is cemented by the inclusion of her works in public collections. These pieces are not merely relics but are held within the Art Museum of Estonia, ensuring her visual language remains part of the national record. The textures of her paintings offer a glimpse into her technical approach to light and form.

The following works represent her contribution to the Estonian public collections:

  • Keemiatund (1940) - Oil, canvas
  • Udune maastik - Oil

In Udune maastik, the focus shifts to the landscape, a composition measuring 48.6 cm in width and 36.5 cm in height. The title suggests a preoccupation with the atmospheric qualities of the natural world, where mist and light define the boundaries of the seen and the felt.

Artistic Presence

The legacy of Ilse Raid persists through the preservation of her canvases in museums. Her work exists as a bridge between the Estonian tradition and her later life, a quiet record of a life lived across different geographies. She remains a figure of historical interest for those studying the intersection of Estonian and Canadian artistic identities.

Vraag en antwoord

Kan ik een virtueel museum bezoeken met de werken van Ilse Raid?

De kunstwerken van Ilse Raid zijn te bewonderen in een 3D-galerie op de 3D-galerie-pagina van de kunstenaar.

Waar kan ik de kunstwerken van Ilse Raid ontdekken, ingedeeld op onderwerp?

De Onderwerpsindex-pagina brengt de kunstwerken van Ilse Raid in kaart op basis van onderwerp.

Kan ik de kunstwerken van Ilse Raid sorteren op kleur?

Op de Sorteren op kleur-pagina zijn de kunstwerken van Ilse Raid gesorteerd op kleur.

Welke kleuren gebruikte Ilse Raid het meest vaak?

Het kleurgebruik van Ilse Raid in de werken die op deze website worden vermeld, kan worden bestudeerd op de Kleurenpalet van de kunstenaar pagina van de kunstenaar.

Zelftest

Er is slechts één goed antwoord op elke vraag.

Vraag 1:
What was Ilse Raid's nationality?
Vraag 2:
In which year was the work 'Keemiatund' created?
Vraag 3:
Which museum holds the painting 'Udune maastik'?
Vraag 4:
What medium was used for the work 'Keemiatund'?
Vraag 5:
What are the dimensions of the painting 'Keemiatund'?