CONRAD BUFF
Biographical Information
Buff (1886-1975) was an iconoclastic landscape painter whose work employed bold colors and emphasized architectural forms in nature, becoming increasingly abstract over time. In addition to his painting, he illustrated 13 children's books written by his wife. Born in Switzerland, Buff apprenticed as a baker and studied lace design before fleeing to Munich in order to paint. He immigrated to the United States at age 18. He also did a New Deal post office mural in Manteca, California (near Stockton).
Mural Credits
Man Working with Hydroelectric Machinery (Untitled) (photo)
Pioneers (or Westward)
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