Artist

Hilaire Hiler

Portrait of Hilaire Hiler
Portrait of Hilaire Hiler

American, 1898–1966

Hilaire Hiler was an American Modernism artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Detroit Institute of Arts. Hilaire Hiler was born in Saint Paul.

Hilaire Harzberg Hiler (July 16, 1898 – January 19, 1966) was an American artist, psychologist, and color theoretician who worked in Europe and United States during the mid-20th century. At home and abroad, Hiler worked as a muralist, jazz musician, costume and set designer, teacher, and author. He was best known for combining his artistic and psychoanalytical training to formulate an original perspective on color.

Works by Hilaire Hiler

Collections represented

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