Lillian Freiman (June 21, 1908 - September 6, 1986) was a Canadian painter who studied in Montreal and France before settling in New York City.
Influenced by Edgar Degas and Toulouse-Lautrec, she was known for her subtle interpretations of every day people.
[3] In 1938 Freiman returned to Canada due to the impending outbreak of World War II.
[2] She briefly lived in Toronto before moving to New York City in 1939, where her work often featured orchestras and musicians.
At the time of her death Charles Hill, Curator of Canadian art at the National Gallery of Canada, noted of her work: "There was a reticent and lyrical quality to it and an economy of line, but she avoided making a strong statement.