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Anna Mary Robertson Moses (September 7, 1860 – December 13, 1961), or Grandma Moses, was an American folk artist. She began painting in earnest at the age of 78 and is a prominent example of a newly successful art career at an advanced age.
Apr 2, 2014 · Anna Mary Robertson, also known as Grandma Moses, became widely famous for her nostalgic paintings depicting rural American life.
Grandma Moses (born September 7, 1860, Greenwich, New York, U.S.—died December 13, 1961, Hoosick Falls) was an American folk painter who was internationally popular for her naive documentation of rural life in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Anna Mary Robertson Moses (September 7, 1860 – December 13, 1961), known by her nickname Grandma Moses, was an American folk artist. She began painting in earnest at the age of 78 and is often cited as an example of an individual who successfully began a career in the arts at an advanced age.
Summary of Grandma Moses. The story of Grandma Moses attributes success and longevity to perseverance, childlike enthusiasm, and an unwavering appreciation of life's small joys. Moses only started to paint daily from her mid-70s, and from then onwards worked prolifically until her 100 th year.
Biography. Anna Mary Robertson Moses grew up on a farm in upstate New York, where she worked as a hired girl, helping neighbors and relatives with cleaning, cooking, and sewing. Her father encouraged her to draw on old newsprint, and she used berry and grape juices to brighten her images.
Sep 7, 2016 · G randma Moses, the renowned 20th-century American folk artist known for paintings of country life, would have turned 156 on Wednesday. The artist graced the cover of the Dec. 28, 1953, issue...
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