Ann Hunt Spencer facts for kids
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Ann Spencer Pratt
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Ann Hunt Spencer
1913 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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| Died | December 31, 1972 (aged 59) Canaan, Connecticut
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| Nationality | American |
| Known for | muralist |
| Spouse(s) | Lawrence S. Pratt |
Ann Hunt Spencer Pratt (1913–1972) was a talented American painter. She is best known for her amazing mural in the Southington, Connecticut Post Office. This artwork was created during the New Deal era. The New Deal was a time when the U.S. government helped people and supported artists.
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About Ann Spencer Pratt
Early Life and Training
Ann Spencer Pratt was born in 1913 in Toronto, Canada. Her birth name was Ann Hunt Spencer. She later moved to the United States. Ann went to Sarah Lawrence College. She also studied art at the National Academy of Design. This helped her learn many painting skills. In 1940, she married Lawrence S. Pratt. They later divorced.
Her Famous Mural
In 1942, Ann Pratt painted a special mural called Romance of Southington. She created it for the Southington, Connecticut Post Office. A mural is a large painting done directly on a wall. The money for this mural came from the Treasury Section of Fine Arts (TSFA). This government program helped artists create public art during the New Deal.
Art Shows and Friends
Ann Pratt showed her artwork in many places. These included the Berkshire Museum and the Corcoran Gallery of Art. She also exhibited her paintings at the National Academy of Design. Ann had deep red hair. She was friends with many other artists. They often painted her portrait. For example, artists like Jerry Farnsworth and Barbara Comfort painted her. A painting of Ann as a 12-year-old girl was sold for a lot of money in 2021.
Later Life
Ann Spencer Pratt passed away on December 31, 1972. She was in Canaan, Connecticut.
