William Freed (1902–1984) was an American artist known for his role as a member of the American Modernist vanguard of the 1930s, his innovation as a central figure in Abstract Expressionism, and for his colorful abstract paintings.[1]
William Freed | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1902 |
| Died | 1984 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Alliance Art School, Art Students League of New York, Hans Hofmann School of Fine Art. |
| Movement | American Modernist, WPA artist |
Freed's art education began at the Alliance Art School and continued at the Art Students League of New York and the Hans Hofmann School of Fine Art. Freed was also a WPA artist.
Freed's paintings are in major public collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art,[2] Whitney Museum of American Art,[3] and the Cape Cod Museum of Art.[4]
Freed was married to the artist Lillian Orlowsky for 42 years starting in 1942 and until Freed's death in 1984.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "William Freed | POBA: Where The Arts Live". POBA: Where The Arts Live. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
- ^ "William Freed | Untitled | The Met". The Metropolitan Museum of Art, i.e. The Met Museum. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
- ^ "Whitney Museum of American Art: Collection". collection.whitney.org. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
- ^ "Cape Cod Museum of Art". Cape Cod Museum of Art. Retrieved 2017-09-27.