Margaret Moulton was a pioneering American artist and printmaker who made significant contributions to the development of abstract art in the mid-twentieth century. Born in New York in 1900, Moulton received her artistic training at the prestigious Art Students League of New York and the National Academy of Design. She went on to hold solo exhibitions at galleries and universities across the United States, showcasing her unique style that was characterized by vivid colors, bold shapes, and explorations of texture and light. Moulton's work was highly influential in the development of abstract expressionism, a movement that emerged in the 1940s and 1950s and transformed the art world. Her innovative use of color and form helped to push the boundaries of traditional art and paved the way for future generations of artists to explore new artistic possibilities. Moulton's groundbreaking works, such as The Edge of the Ocean (1943) and Blue Series (1948), continue to be celebrated for their boldness and originality. Despite her significant contributions to the art world, Moulton's work was often overlooked during her lifetime. It was only in the years following her death in 1985 that her contributions to the development of abstract art began to be fully recognized and appreciated. Today, Moulton's works can be found in numerous public and private collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art.
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Margaret Moulton was an American artist and printmaker who was renowned for her richly colored abstract compositions. She was born in 1900 in New York and trained from a young age in art, first at the Art Students League of New York and later at the National Academy of Design. Moulton held solo exhibitions at galleries and universities across the US and her work is represented in numerous public and private collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art. She created groundbreaking works such as the watercolor painting The Edge of the Ocean (1943) and the oil painting Blue Series (1948). Moulton's works were distinguished by her vivid color palette and explorations of shape, texture and light.
Margaret Moulton, abstract art, modernist, printmaker, National Academy of Design.
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