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William Perehudoff
Canadian artist (1918–2013)
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Saskatoon artists (left) William Perehudoff and Ernest Lindner with Eva Mendel Miller viewing an art exhibition (possibly children's art) in Langham, Sask. | |
| Born | William Perehudoff (1918-04-21)April 21, 1918 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
| Died | (2013-02-26)February 26, 2013 (aged 94) Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
| Education | Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Amédée Ozenfant, Emma Lake Artist's Workshops |
| Known for | Painter, muralist |
| Movement | Colour Field painting |
| Spouse | Dorothy Knowles |
| Awards | Order of Canada, Saskatchewan Order of Merit, Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal |
| Patron(s) | Fred Mendel |
William PerehudoffCM SOM RCA (April 21, 1918 – February 26, 2013) was a Canadian artist closely associated with colour field painting.
He was married to the landscape painter Dorothy Knowles.
Life and career
Perehudoff was born in St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoo