Mercedes Matter
1913–2001

Introduction

Mercedes Matter (née Carles; 1913 – December 4, 2001) was an American painter, draughtswoman, and writer. She was a founding member of the American Abstract Artists, and the Founder and Dean Emeritus of the New York Studio School.

Wikidata identifier

Q6818201

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Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, educator, painter

ULAN identifier

500338211

Names

Mercedes Matter, Mercedes Carles, Mercedes Carles Matter

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