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Lisl Hummel
Lisl Hummel Borsook (19 May 1892 – 30 May 1990) was an Austrian-born artist that spent the majority of her life in the United States. She was known for her silhouette papercutting, papercuts, which were mainly created as illustrations for children's books and fairy tales. Early life and education Hummel was born on 19 May 1892 in Vienna, Austria to parents Rosa Schweitzer and Sigmund Hummel. Her sisters were Martha (later, Martha Ullmen) and Emmy (later, Emmy Simon). Educated in Vienna, Hummel graduated at 18-years-old from the Lyceum there before going to study art in Munich. Her professor was the first to suggest she begin papercutting in her art, due to the clear outlines in her drawings. Career and life Hummel worked mainly with silhouette papercuts, which she used to illustrate children's books and fairy tales. For her work, she used a pencil, scissors, and black paper that was white on the back. She would sketch her drawing on the white side of the paper before cutting, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Toronto Star
The ''Toronto Star'' is a Canadian English-language broadsheet daily newspaper. It is owned by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, a subsidiary of Torstar Corporation and part of Torstar's Daily News Brands division. The newspaper was established in 1892 as the ''Evening Star'' and was later renamed the ''Toronto Daily Star'' in 1900, under Joseph E. Atkinson. Atkinson was a major influence in shaping the editorial stance of the paper, with the paper reflecting his principles until his death in 1948. His son-in-law, Harry C. Hindmarsh, shared those principles as the paper's longtime managing editor while also helping to build circulation with sensational stories, bold headlines and dramatic photos. The paper was renamed the ''Toronto Star'' in 1971 and introduced a Sunday edition in 1977. History The ''Star'' was created in 1892 by striking '' Toronto News'' printers and writers, led by future mayor of Toronto and social reformer Horatio Clarence Hocken, who became the newsp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
