Louis Sullivan
(1856–1924) amerikansk arkitekt
Louis Sullivan (USA, 1856–1924) is listed in the catalogue as a designer. By year of birth, Louis Sullivan belongs to the chapter ‘Arts and Crafts: William Morris and the handmade’ in this site’s history of art.
Louis Sullivan was born in Boston and died in Chicago. Louis Sullivan trained at Boston English High School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Beaux-Arts de Paris. Louis Sullivan studied under Frank Furness. Wikidata associates Louis Sullivan with Chicago School. Louis Sullivan was awarded Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. The students included Frank Lloyd Wright.
One of the best-known works is ‘Holy Trinity Cathedral’. The catalogue has one work by Louis Sullivan with a free image. The dated work is from 1893. Musée d’Orsay holds at least one work by Louis Sullivan.
Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Maria Sahlin, Antoni Gaudí, Carlo Bugatti, Hugo Rahm, and William Lethaby.