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Ellsworth Kelly

American painter, sculptor, and printmaker (1923-2015) · United States · On the map · Artists · Died at 92

Ellsworth Kelly was an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker associated with hard-edge painting, Color field painting and minimalism. His works demonstrate unassuming techniques emphasizing line, color and form, similar to the work of John McLaughlin and Kenneth Noland. Kelly often employed bright colors.

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2015Died27 December 2015The James Smithson Bicentennial MedalAward2013National Medal of ArtsAward2000Praemium ImperialeAward1993Knight of the Legion of HonourAward1987Chevalier des Arts et des LettresAward1923Born31 May 1923

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The James Smithson Bicentennial Medal2015
National Medal of Arts2013
Praemium Imperiale2000
Knight of the Legion of Honour1993
Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres1987

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He lived and worked in Spencertown, New York.

Country
United States
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1923 to 2015 · aged 92

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