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Gertrude Greene
1904–1956

Introduction

Gertrude Glass Greene (1904 – November 25, 1956) was an abstract sculptor and painter from New York City. Gertrude and her husband, artist Balcomb Greene, were heavily involved in political activism to promote mainstream acceptance of abstract art. They were founding members of the American Abstract Artists organization.

Wikidata identifier

Q5553319

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Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, painter, sculptor

ULAN identifier

500083195

Names

Gertrude Glass Greene

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