Andre Bieler

1896-1989 Andre-Charles Bieler, born at Lausanne (Switzerland). Came to Montreal in 1908. Studied in Paris with Maurice Denis and Paul Serusier; in Switzerland with his uncle, Ernest Bieler (fresco painting); and at the Art Students League, New York, with Eugene Speicher and George Bellows. Lived for a time on the Ile d'Orleans near Quebec. Resident artist and head of the department of art, Queen's University, Kingston Ontario, since 1936. A.R.C.A. in 1942, R.C.A. in 1955. Has carried out a number of mural commissions.