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Elaine Anthony

1943 – 1996

American mixed media painter

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About Elaine Anthony

Lived 1943 – 1996 (aged 52–53). Elaine Anthony was an American artist.

Elaine Anthony (1943–1996) was an American mixed media painter. She was best known for her Black Mesa Series inspired by a spiritual journey of healing undertaken after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 1987. Her work became a mode of expression and empowerment, combined with lifestyle changes, that led her on a redemptive journey toward wellness. Subsequent popular bodies of work created by Anthony include Warrior Marriage Feast Series, Warrior Icon and Spirit Icon.

Biography Anthony was born in New York City, New York in 1943, to Jack Murray Anthony, a cartoonist for The New Yorker. She and her identical twin sister, Carol Anthony were raised in Connecticut. In 1982, the marriage ended in divorce.

In 1991, Anthony married Bernard Wharton. Elaine Anthony died on October 29, 1996, in her home in West Redding, Connecticut, at the age of 53.

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Important facts

Born
1943, New York City
Birth century
20th century
Died
26 October 1996, Redding
Occupation
Artist
Nationality
United States
Education
Rhode Island School of Design

People in Elaine Anthony's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Bernard
b. 1992
Association football player
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Carol Anthony
b. 1943
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Jack Murray
1907 – 1983
Racing driver

Contemporaries

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Francis Birch
1903 – 1992
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Jan Tinbergen
1903 – 1994
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John Carew Eccles
1903 – 1997
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Kathleen Lonsdale
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Crystallographer

Frequently asked questions

Who was Elaine Anthony?

American mixed media painter

When was Elaine Anthony born?

Elaine Anthony was born in 1943 in New York City.

When did Elaine Anthony die?

Elaine Anthony died on 26 October 1996 in Redding.

What was Elaine Anthony's occupation?

Elaine Anthony was an artist.

What nationality was Elaine Anthony?

Elaine Anthony was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Elaine Anthony

· Wikidata: Q23071296

· DBpedia: Elaine Anthony

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