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Also Known As Elaine Marie Catherine Fried
Born March 12, 1920 • New York City • New York
Died February 1, 1989 (aged 68) • Southampton • New York
Movement / Style Abstract Expressionism
Notable Family Members spouse Willem de Kooning
Subjects Of Study visual arts

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