A Life in Print and Paint
Ella Mätik was an Estonian graphic artist and painter. Born in the Saint Petersburg Governorate, she pursued her artistic education at the Pallas Art School in Tartu. During her studies, she initially focused on painting in the master studio of Ado Vabbe before transitioning her focus toward the specialized field of graphics. Her technical mastery expanded through the guidance of instructors such as Hando Mugasto, Arkadio Laigo, and Roman Vaher. By 1939, she had completed her studies at Pallas, presenting thirty-five works across various techniques.
Her artistic output included oil paintings, book illustrations, bookplates, and ex-libris. In her graphic work, she utilized techniques such as drypoint, woodcut, linocut, and aquatint. Her subject matter often featured landscapes, portraits, and depictions of rural life, including workers and villagers. Her compositions were noted for their use of light and shadow, as well as a sense of sculpturality and simplicity.
Exhibitions and Legacy
Mätik's work was featured in several exhibitions, including:
In addition to her work in fine arts, she served as a drawing teacher at the Haapsalu Gymnasium and the Tartu Commercial Gymnasium. She died in Tartu.
Vraag en antwoord
Kan ik het kleurgebruik van Ella Mätik in al het werk bestuderen?
De Kleurenpalet van de kunstenaar van Ella Mätik presenteert het kleurprofiel van het oeuvre van de kunstenaar.
Is er een chronologisch overzicht van Ella Mätik?
Een chronologisch overzicht van het werk van Ella Mätik is te vinden op de Loopbaanoverzicht pagina van de kunstenaar, waar de kunstwerken hoofdstuk voor hoofdstuk in volgorde van creatie worden gepresenteerd.
In welke stad en welk land is Ella Mätik geboren?
Ella Mätik werd geboren in Saint Petersburg Governorate, in Russian Empire.
Hoe populair zijn de kunstwerken van Ella Mätik?
De Statistieken-pagina van Ella Mätik bevat statistieken die zijn berekend op basis van de kunstwerken van de kunstenaar die op deze website staan vermeld.
