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Claire Falkenstein

Claire Falkenstein (1908–1997) was an American artist, sculptor and painter.

Also recorded as Clare von Falkenstein; Claire Lindley; Claire MacCarthy; Mrs. C. Lindley McCarthy.

Claire Falkenstein in brief

Born
1908
Died
1997
Known for
artist, sculptor, painter, printmaker, jeweler and designer
Place of birth
Coos Bay
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Overview

Born at Coos Bay in 1908, died at Venice in 1997.

In detail

Claire Falkenstein studied at Head-Royce School.

Membership is recorded of American Abstract Artists.

Work by Claire Falkenstein is recorded in the collections of Tate, Museum of Modern Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Los Angeles County Museum of Art and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship and Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award.

Sources

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    “Claire Falkenstein”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q5125198: Claire Falkenstein

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