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Also Known As Adolf Frederick Reinhardt
Born December 24, 1913 • Buffalo • New York
Died August 30, 1967 (aged 53) • New York City • New York
Movement / Style Abstract Expressionism • abstract art • color-field painting
Subjects Of Study abstract art • painting
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