Global InformationDorothea Fricke Whitcraft information
Dorothea Fricke Whitcraft | |
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| Born | December 4, 1893 Hastings, Nebraska |
| Died | January 26, 1969 (aged 75) Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Known for | Painting, art education, printing |
Dorothea Maria "Dora" Fricke Whitcraft (December 4, 1893 - January 26, 1969) was an American painter, art educator, art advocate, and social innovator who significantly contributed to the 20th-century artistic development of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the greater American Southwest. Born in Hastings, Nebraska, on December 4, 1893, she played a pivotal role in establishing and promoting the arts in Albuquerque.