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Susan Rothenberg
1945–2020

Introduction

Susan Charna Rothenberg (January 20, 1945 – May 18, 2020) was an American contemporary painter, printmaker, sculptor, and draughtswoman. She became known as an artist through her iconic images of the horse, which synthesized the opposing forces of abstraction and representation.

Wikidata identifier

Q436782

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Introduction

Many of Rothenberg's mature works, for which she has become renowned, depict horses.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, painter, photographer

ULAN identifier

500024727

Names

Susan Rothenberg

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