Early Life, Family and Training Paul Raud was born on 22 October 1865 in Kirikuküla, within the Viru-Jaagupi Parish of Estonia. He grew up alongside his twin brother, Kristjan Raud, who would also go on to become a painter. Their shared beginnings in Estonia provided the foundation for a life dedicated to visual expression. Seeking to refine his technical skills, Paul Raud moved toward formal academic study. He spent much of his form…
Scroll through Paul Raud's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
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