Gertrude Abercrombie
1909–1977
Introduction
Gertrude Abercrombie (February 17, 1909 – July 3, 1977) was an American painter based in Chicago. Called "the queen of the bohemian artists", Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work.
Wikidata identifier
Q55192
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Country of birth
United States
Roles
Artist, painter
ULAN identifier
500002434
Names
Gertrude Abercrombie
Information from the Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), made available under the ODC Attribution License. Accessed May 6, 2025.
