Dorr Bothwell

1902–2000

Introduction

Dorr Hodgson Bothwell (née Dorris Hodgson Bothwell; May 3, 1902 – September 24, 2000) was an American visual artist, designer, and educator. A varied artist, Bothwell was considered a part of the San Francisco Bay Area surrealist artist scene and has paintings, drawings, collages, and prints in notable museums throughout the world. She was particularly known for her innovative use of serigraphy as a fine art form.

Wikidata identifier

Q5298723

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Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, etcher, graphic artist, muralist, painter

ULAN identifier

500096320

Names

Dorr Bothwell, Doris Hodgson Bothwell, Dorr Hodgson Bothwell

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First acquired
1954

Date of birth
May 3, 1902

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