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After three years of studies at Converse College, Blondelle Malone wrote to her parents: “I have finally decided on art as a profession and I mean to work at it …

For many twentieth century artists, Cubism was a powerful and pervasive influence, and this is especially true for those educated abroad. Edith London first embraced the style during her years …

Born in West Virginia, Blanche Lazzell was a pioneering American modernist, known for her white-line woodcut technique and her embrace of Cubism. Realized through a series of mosaic-like patches, this …

At a time when few women were able to navigate the social and professional barriers to pursue formal training in the arts, the ever adventurous Margaret Law managed to do …

A distinctive voice in American art, New Orleans native Ida Kohlmeyer experienced a “great awakening” after studying with Hans Hofmann and Mark Rothko. Yet, as a fervent individualist, she sought …

Memorable modern paintings earned Nell Choate Jones a national reputation, including representation at the 1939 New York World’s Fair and other prominent exhibitions. Born in Georgia, Jones lived in the …

Although she received little formal art instruction, Anna Hyatt Huntington emerged as one of the most accomplished sculptors of the era and established the nation’s first public sculpture park at …

“I paint the history of my people.” At once visual storyteller and vernacular documentarian, Clementine Hunter used her art to illuminate the complex racial and religious diversity of Louisiana. Inspired …

Descended from a distinguished line of Pennsylvania artists, Ella Hergesheimer found success in Nashville, Tennessee, painting portraits of notable citizens and the social elite. Lauded for her ability to convey …

Having failed to find a husband by the “advanced” age of twenty-three, Anne Goldthwaite was encouraged by her family to pursue her interest in art. Goldthwaite promptly relocated to New …