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Article: Richard Lack founded Classical Realist style; Best known locally as the founder of Atelier Lack, the painter coined the term "Classical Realism" and championed the traditional approach nationally.(NEWS)(Obituary)
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- Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
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- September 24, 2009
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Byline: MARY ABBE; STAFF WRITER
Twin Cities artist Richard F. Lack, who launched a national renaissance in traditional drawing and painting, died Tuesday at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park from complications due to pneumonia. He was 81 and lived in Minnetonka. The death was announced Wednesday by family members.
Known for his warm, dignified portraits, floral still lifes and landscapes, Lack was a champion of old-school artistic values -- illusionistic perspective, accurate modeling and naturalistic color -- at a time when avant-garde iconoclasm dominated the art world.
His portrait commissions included six members of the Kennedy family, ...
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