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Alma Thomas

Alma Thomas (1891–1978) was an American painter, art educator and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Alma Woodsey Thomas; Alma W. Thomas.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Alma Woodsey Thomas Adios.

Born at Columbus in 1891, died at Washington, D.C. in 1978.

In detail

Alma Thomas studied at Howard University, Columbia University and Normal School for Colored Girls. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are abstract art and still life. The authority associates the name with abstract expressionism, Color Field and Washington Color School.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Washington, D.C. and New York City. Residence is recorded at Washington, D.C. and Alma Thomas House. Employment is recorded with Shaw Junior High School.

Work by Alma Thomas is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Museum of Modern Art, Philadelphia Museum of Art and Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Distinctions recorded are Georgia Women of Achievement.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Alma Thomas”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q4733608: Alma Thomas

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