Martha Edelheit

1931–

Introduction

Martha Edelheit, (born September 3, 1931, in New York City), also known as Martha Nilsson Edelheit, also known as Martha Ross Edelheit is an American-born artist living in New York City. She is known for her feminist art of the 1960s and 1970s, which focuses on erotic nudes.

Wikidata identifier

Q4945678

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Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, painter

ULAN identifier

500784584

Names

Martha Edelheit, Martha Nilsson Edelheit, Martha Ross Edelheit, Martha Ross

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