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Huc Mazelet Luquiens
1881 - 1961
Printmaker. Luquiens grew up in New England and went to school at Yale University. After Yale, he continued his studies in Paris and finally came to Hawaii in 1917. In New England Luquiens had focused his etchings on portraiture and architectural subjects. In Hawaii, he found the landscape irresistible and produced numerous studies which have since attained not only artistic acclaim but historical importance as well. In 1924 Luquiens became the first art teacher at the University of Hawaii and served as chairman of the art department that he had created until 1946. During his life Luquiens was extremely active in community affairs concerning nature and art. Luquiens co-founded the organization of Honolulu Printmakers which continues to this day. His work in the community and his outstanding prints have made him a major figure in the art history of Hawaii.
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