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Karl Burman

1882-05-17 – 1965-05-10

Life & Legacy

Karl Burman sen. (17 May [O.S. 5 May] 1882 – 10 May 1965) was an Estonian architect and painter.
Burman was born in Sumy, Russian Empire. His younger brother was artist Paul Burman. In 1900 he attended the Stroganov Art School in Moscow, and then between 1901 and 1902 he attended the Stieglitz Art School in St. Petersburg (now Saint Petersburg Art and Industry Academy). Then he studied architecture at the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts throughout 1902–1909. He died in Tallinn, Estonia.
Romantik Burman was an exhibition celebrating his work at the Museum of Estonian Architecture from 19 June to 7 September 2003.

Occupation & Career

architect, artist, watercolorist

Education

Stroganov Moscow State Academy of Arts and Industry; Saint Petersburg Stieglitz State Academy of Art and Design; Higher Art School at the Imperial Academy of Arts

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Kadriorg Stadium

Legacy Highlights

Notable Work

Kadriorg Stadium

Education & Institutions

Higher Art School at the Imperial Academy of Arts · Saint Petersburg Stieglitz State Academy of Art and Design · Stroganov Moscow State Academy of Arts and Industry

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q3735699 — wikidata View source

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