An essential reference guide for learning where Arthur Szyk's public works reside Arthur Szyk (pronounced "Shick") was born in L?d z, Poland, in 1894 and died in New Canaan, Connecticut, in 1951. He was considered the greatest miniaturist and painter-illuminator of his era, and the leading political artist in America during World War II. He was internationally recognized and celebrated, and his works of art continue to be exhibited...