Vilhelms Purvītis was a prominent Latvian painter, born on February 11, 1872, in Riga. He is best known for his landscape paintings that capture the beauty of the Latvian countryside. Purvītis played a significant role in the development of Latvian art and was a founding member of the Latvian Artists' Union. In addition to his painting career, Purvītis was an influential art educator. He served as a professor at the Latvian Academy of Arts, where he inspired many young artists. His contributions to both art and education have left a lasting legacy in Latvia's cultural history.