Ida Kohlmeyer | |
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| Born | Ida Rittenberg[1] November 3, 1912 New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Died | January 24, 1997 (aged 84) New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Painting, Sculpture |
| Spouse | Hugh Kohlmeyer[1] |
Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer (3 November 1912 – 24 January 1997) was an American painter and sculptor who lived and worked in Louisiana. Kohlmeyer took up painting in her 30s and achieved wide recognition for her work in art museums and galleries throughout the United States.[2] Notably, her work is held by the National Museum of Women in the Arts,[3] the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Speed Art Museum, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art and the New Orleans Museum of Art. Ms. Kohlmeyer, a member of the Reform Jewish movement, played an active role in the New Orleans Jewish community throughout her life. Touro Synagogue (New Orleans) displays much of her artwork in their synagogue and in the social hall.
- ^ a b Smith, Roberta. "Ida Kohlmeyer, 84; Known as Pictographic Painter". New York Times. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
- ^ Smith, R. (1997, January 26). Ida Kohlmeyer, 84, a painter known for pictographic works. The New York Times.
- ^ "Artist Spotlight: Ida Kohlmeyer (American, 1912-1997)". Broad Strokes: The National Museum of Women in the Arts' Blog. 2009-09-11. Archived from the original on 2017-04-21. Retrieved 2017-04-20.