Frede Vidar

1911–1967

Introduction

Frede Vidar (June 6, 1911 – January 12, 1967) was a Danish-born American visual artist, illustrator, and educator. He was known for murals, paintings, and prints, was a war artist during World War II, and he was one of the twenty-six artists who painted murals at Coit Tower in San Francisco.

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Q21879441

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First acquired
2004

Date of birth
June 6, 1911

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