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Arnold Friberg

Arnold Friberg

Biography

Arnold Friberg (1913-2010) was an American artist celebrated for his powerful depictions of historical and religious scenes. He studied under Norman Rockwell and gained fame for works like "The Prayer at Valley Forge" and his contributions to "The Ten Commandments" film.

Nationality: American

Painting Mediums

  • Oil

Art Movements

  • Realism

Artistic Themes

  • History
  • Spirituality
  • Patriotism

Career Highlights

  • Academy Award nomination for Best Costume Design for "The Ten Commandments" (1957)
  • Created over 200 paintings depicting Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  • Commissioned to paint portraits of Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth II

Notable Works

  • "The Prayer at Valley Forge" (1975)
  • Pre-visualization paintings for "The Ten Commandments"
  • Book of Mormon illustration series
  • Royal Canadian Mounted Police series

Collaborations

  • Worked with Cecil B. DeMille on "The Ten Commandments"
  • Collaborated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for Book of Mormon illustrations

Awards and Honors

  • Academy Award nomination for Best Costume Design (1957)
  • Inducted into the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts
  • Lifetime membership in the Royal Society of Arts

Exhibitions

Friberg's work has been displayed in numerous exhibitions worldwide, highlighting his contributions to historical and religious art.

Permanent Collections

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Series featured in multiple collections.

Friberg Fine Art