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The American Academy of Arts and Letters notes with sorrow the death of our esteemed colleague, a modern master whose paintings reflect the tenderness and elegance of the man.
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Maria Hartmann Kastan
November 14, 2017
He let me sneak into his class as an undergraduate. I am still using pretty much the same palette he taught back then. I am so honored to have known him.
andrew marcus
December 23, 2015
A great artist and an inspiration to painters trying to maintain in their work a connection to the great art of the past while being in the present.
Jean Lau
November 19, 2015
I studied art with Lennart Anderson at Cass Tech. And we have remained friends forever. My deepest sympathy .
I am so sorry to hear the news.
Jean Lau
Robert Neffson
October 22, 2015
I was a student of Lennart Anderson at the Arts Student League. He helped shape me in profound ways by the example he set, his understanding of the history of
art and by letting me become my own artist.
I am deeply saddened by his passing and extend my sympathy to his family .
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Nancy Lewis
October 20, 2015
My husband, David Lewis, studied with Lennart at Brooklyn. One weekend, Dave did some carpentry work for Lennart and in exchange, Lennart did a portrait of David. The portrait hangs in my study.
David died in 1999. Both men were amazing artists.
Deane Pippin
October 20, 2015
One of my greatest pleasures in the MFA program at Brooklyn College was to be able to work under Lennart Anderson. It was the reason for my going into to that painting program.He had a clear and wonderful way of talking about painting and sometimes even taking a brush in hand and showing his students what he meant. His influence was far reaching and true. A valued artist and lovely man.
Kathryn Freeman
October 20, 2015
I had the great fortune to work with Lennart for two years while I was getting my MFA at Brooklyn College and I can truthfully say that at times I still hear his voice when I am working in my studio. He taught me so much about composition and color. He inspired me to work with the human figure and to embrace narrative. I will always be in awe of his paintings and his long life of art. My deep condolences go to his family and close friends.
Miriam Lubin
October 20, 2015
A wonderful painter, Lennart was a great teacher. I am proud to have studied with him;
what he taught me is inestimable.
Darlene Livingston
October 19, 2015
I had the privilege of studying under Professor Anderson for two years at Brooklyn College. Not only was he a great painter but a truly great man and is missed.
C Parry
October 18, 2015
Although not a student I was an admirer. His was a storied presence at ISA, Italy, and elsewhere. A visual poet. And truly an inspiration to artists.
Judith Wyer
October 18, 2015
I had the privilege of studying with Lennart at Brooklyn College. I continue to benefit from his teaching so many years later. He was a true master.
Evelyn Pellicane
October 18, 2015
What a wonderful life he had with you as a daughter, Eliza.
James Fitzsimmons
October 17, 2015
He is one of a small group of great painters. He was my teacher and mentor from a distance. There is not a day in the studio that I do not think about him and what he taught me. I am very thankful to have known him.
Eugene A Carroll
October 17, 2015
With deepest sorrow and highest admiration I remember this finest of artist and friend
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