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…