Edith Behring
Early Life and Education
Birth and Origins: Edith Behring was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on January 17, 1916.
Artistic Training: She received foundational training in drawing and painting from the renowned Brazilian artist Candido Portinari. This mentorship significantly influenced her early artistic development.
Formal Education: Behring pursued formal art education, earning a degree in Art Education from the Universidade do D
istrito Federal. This academic background complemented her practical studio training.
Career Development and Influences
Early Teaching Experience: From 1944 to 1950, Behring lived in Belo Horizonte where she taught drawing at the Escola Guignard. This period exposed her to diverse artistic currents.
Continued Studies: Upon returning to Rio de Janeiro, she furthered her studies with Axl Leskoschek and Carlos Oswald at the Fundação…
