Dorothy Dehner

Dorothy Dehner (1901–1994) was an American sculptor, painter and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Dorothy Mann; Dorothy Smith; Dehner, Dorothy, 1901-1994.

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Overview

Also worked under the name Smith, Dorothy Dehner and Smith, Mrs. David.

Born at Cleveland in 1901, died at New York City in 1994.

In detail

Dorothy Dehner studied at Art Students League of New York, American Academy of Dramatic Arts and Skidmore College. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is art of sculpture. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are abstract art. The authority associates the name with abstract art and abstract expressionism.

Employment is recorded with Barnard College.

Work by Dorothy Dehner is recorded in the collections of Museum of Modern Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Buffalo AKG Art Museum, Smithsonian American Art Museum and The Phillips Collection.

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

Sources

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    “Dorothy Dehner”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2164544: Dorothy Dehner

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