Mabel Alvarez
American painter of still life and landscape
Born
November 28th, 1891
133 years ago
Died
1985
40 years ago — 94 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American painter, recognized for contributions to the genre of still life and landscape painting. Alvarez studied at the California School of Fine Arts and the Art Students League of New York. She became a member of several prestigious art organizations, including the California Watercolor Society and the National Association of Women Artists. Her works were exhibited in museums and galleries across the United States.
Exhibited works at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Member of the California Watercolor Society
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