Charlotte J. Sternberg
| Charlotte Joan Sternberg | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1920[1] Meriden, Connecticut, United States[2] |
| Died | 2003 (aged 82–83)[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Yale University[2] |
| Known for | Painting |
| Style | Landscape art |
| Website |
charlottejoansternberg |
| Patron(s) | Dwight Eisenhower[2] |
Charlotte Joan Sternberg (1920-2003[1]) was an American painter.
Early life and education
Sternberg was born in Meriden, Connecticut in 1920. Her parents encouraged her interest in art.[1] She attended Yale University and received a degree in fine art in 1942. She painted portraits of injured and ill soldiers during World War II. She painted a portrait for Dwight Eisenhower during his presidency.[2]
Career and later life
She resided in New England and found inspiration from the region for her work. While she primarily painted portraits in her early career, she is most recognized for her landscape. She painted farms and small American towns. Egg tempera was her preferred medium.[2]
Notable collections
- Connecticut, from the United States Series, 1946, gouache on prepared paperboard sheet, Smithsonian American Art Museum[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Charlotte Sternberg". AskART. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Charlotte J. Sternberg". Smithsonian American Art Museum. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
- ↑ "Connecticut, from the United States Series". Smithsonian American Art Museum. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
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