Henry LOVINS  

1883 - 1960

Henry E. Lovins was born in Russia on March 12, 1883. He studied at the New York School of Fine Arts and with Jean Mannheim, William M. Chase, Robert Henri and Edgar L. Hewett. He was head of the Denver School of Art before moving to Los Angeles in 1911 to assume directorship of the Southwestern Art School. During 1917-21 he lived in San Diego. He taught at various art schools in the Los Angeles area including the College of Fine Arts, School of Art & Design, and was founder and director of the Hollywood Art Center School. His easel paintings and murals were often influenced by Aztec and Mayan designs. Lovins died in Los Angeles on March 19, 1960. Member: Los Angeles Art Ass'n; Laguna Beach Art Ass'n; International Artists Club; California Art Club. Exhibited: San Francisco Art Ass'n, 1912; Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, 1914 (gold medal); Hollywood Woman’s Club, 1915; Hollywood Public Library, 1924; Painters & Sculptors (Los Angeles), 1926-31; Wilshire Gallery (Los Angeles), 1927. Works held: Santa Fe Museum; Los Angeles Public Library (murals); San Diego Museum; Southwest Museum (Los Angeles); Museum of New Mexico.