About
Post-World War II-era painter associated with Abstract Expressionism and Figurative Expressionism.
Before Fame
She grew up in Brooklyn and frequently visited New York museums with her mother, who also taught her how to draw.
Trivia
She taught at numerous universities, including Yale, Carnegie Mellon, and the University of Pennsylvania.
Family Life
She was married to fellow Abstract Expressionist artist
Associated With
She was commissioned by The White House to paint the official portrait of President John F. Kennedy.