Fred Terna Mid Century Modern Painting on Canvas

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Prague where Fred was raised and educated. After Theresienstadt, in 1944 he was shipped to Auschwitz, and from there, late … Read more Prague where Fred was raised and educated. After Theresienstadt, in 1944 he was shipped to Auschwitz, and from there, late in 1944, to Kaufering, a sub-camp of Dachau. He was liberated near Landsberg in Bavaria. Upon returning to Prague he discovered he was the only survivor of the Terna Family.
In 1946, Mr. Terna relocated to Paris and studied at the Academie de la Grande Chaumiere and the Academie Julien.In 1952, he moved to New York City, and became a full-time artist. His work is included in a variety of collections including the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. See less