Anna Lillian Winegar facts for kids
Anna Lillian Winegar (born 1867, died 1941) was an American artist. She was known for her beautiful paintings and drawings. From around 1900 to 1935, she was part of a group called the Artists of Bronxville.
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Early Life and Art School
Anna Lillian Winegar was born in 1867 in Plainwell, Michigan. She went to Wellesley College and finished her studies there in 1892.
Learning in Europe
After college, Anna wanted to learn more about art. She traveled to Italy and Paris to study with famous teachers. She attended well-known art schools like the Académie Colarossi and the Art Students League of New York.
Her Art Career
Anna Winegar worked as an artist in Brooklyn, New York. She joined important art groups like the National Association of Women Painters and Sculptors. She was also a member of the MacDowell Club, which helped artists connect.
Painting Style and Groups
Anna lived in Bronxville, New York, for many years, from about 1900 to 1935. She became famous for her impressionist paintings. These often showed lovely landscapes and garden scenes. Impressionist art uses small, thin brushstrokes to capture light and movement.
Later Life
Anna Lillian Winegar passed away in 1941 in Tucson, Arizona.
