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.
