Frede Vidar

Frede Vidar (June 6, 1911 – January 12, 1967) was a Danish-born American visual artist, illustrator, and educator.

Vidar was active in San Francisco; New York City; Montclair, New Jersey; St. Louis; and Ann Arbor, Michigan.

[5] In 1934, he completed the mural "Department Store" at Coit Tower, commissioned by the Public Works of Art Project.

[6][7] In 1936, Vidar became engaged to Suzanne Austin Sheets from Montclair, New Jersey, the daughter of Harold F.

[9][10] During World War II, Vidar served in the United States Army as a combat artist starting in 1942, and he left in 1946 with the rank of major.