Alexander Raymond Katz
1895–1974
Introduction
Alexander Raymond Katz (April 21, 1895 – March 24, 1974) was a modernist artist working in painting and illustration. Katz is known for his versatility and his extensive use of contemporary styles, and his many works depicting themes from Chicago, his longtime home.
Born Sándor Katz in the Kingdom of Hungary, Katz immigrated to the United States at 14. His studies at the Art Institute of Chicago brought him into the field of commercial design, where he worked on interior decoration for movie palaces and graphic design for posters. Katz's later designs often incorporated interpretive depictions of the Hebrew alphabet, and are seen widely in synagogues across the United States.
Wikidata identifier
Q52150888
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Country of birth
Slovakia
Roles
Artist, graphic artist, illustrator, muralist, painter
ULAN identifier
500129205
Names
Alexander Raymond Katz, A. Raymond Katz, Alexander Sandor Raymond Katz, Sandor Raymond Katz
Information from the Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), made available under the ODC Attribution License. Accessed May 13, 2024.
