Vivian Browne
1929–1993

Introduction

Vivian E. Browne (April 26, 1929–July 23, 1993) was an American artist. Born in Laurel, Florida, Browne was mostly known for her painting series called Little Men and her Africa series. She is also known for linking abstraction to nature in her tree paintings and in a series of abstract works made with layers of silk that were influenced by her travels to China. She was an activist, professor, and has received multiple awards for her work. According to her mother, Browne died at age 64 from bladder cancer.

Wikidata identifier

Q20715407

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Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, administrator, collector, educator, graphic artist, illustrator, painter

ULAN identifier

500334793

Names

Vivian E. Browne, Vivian Browne

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