Peet Aren (29 June 1889 Odiste, Võisiku Parish – 26 January 1970 New York City) was an Estonian painter, theatre artist, and graphic artist.

From 1908 to 1913, he studied at the Society for the Encouragement of Artists in St. Petersburg. From 1920 to 1925, he was a teacher at the State Industrial Art School in Tallinn. From 1926 to 1930, he taught at the Pallas Art School in Tartu.

Peet Aren

In the 1930s he worked mainly as a graphic artist.

Peet Aren

He designed the emblem of the Estonian Drama Theatre. He is also designed the Cross of Liberty.

Peet Aren

In 1944 he escaped to Germany. From 1949 onward he lived in New York City.

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1889 births

1970 deaths

20th-century Estonian painters

Estonian graphic artists

20th-century Estonian male artists

Estonian World War II refugees

Estonian emigrants to the United States

People from Viljandi Parish