Andre-Charles Bieler (1896-1989) was born in Lausanne (Switzerland). He came to Montreal in 1908, studied in Paris with Maurice Denis and Paul Serusier; in Switzerland with his uncle, Ernest Bieler (fresco painting); and at the Art Students League, New York, with Eugene Speicher and George Bellows. He lived for a time on the lle d'Orleans near Quebec. Also he was resident artist and head of the department of art, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, since 1936. A.R.C.A. in 1942, R.C.A. in 1955) and has carried out a number of mural commissions.