About Scribner Ames
Lived 1908 – 1993 (aged 85). Scribner Ames was an American painter.
Scribner Ames (1908–1993) was an American artist known for her paintings and sculpture. Her paintings included portraits, still lifes, landscapes, and abstractions. Her portrait sitters were often children or well-known men and women in the performing arts. Born and raised in Chicago, she worked first in Manhattan and later returned to her birth city. She also made repeated trips to Europe and, once, to the West Indies. Although she admired the work of Cézanne, Braque, and Marsden Hartley, her painting was, as one critic said, "not derivative".
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Who was Scribner Ames?
American painter (1908-1993)
When was Scribner Ames born?
Scribner Ames was born on 16 February 1908 in Chicago.
When did Scribner Ames die?
Scribner Ames died on 28 December 1993 in Chicago.
What was Scribner Ames's occupation?
Scribner Ames was a painter.
What nationality was Scribner Ames?
Scribner Ames was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Scribner Ames. https://biography.guide/scribner-ames/
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