Ivan Albright: A Master of Illusion and Decay Born in North Harvey, Illinois, on February 20, 1897, Ivan Le Lorraine Albright was a uniquely American painter whose work defied easy categorization yet profoundly impacted the art world. His career unfolded against the backdrop of significant social and artistic shifts – from the burgeoning realism of the early 20th century to the rise of magic realism and beyond. Albright’s life itself offered an intriguing starting point for his art; he was the son of a wealthy Illinois businessman, affording him access to education and travel that would shap…