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Grandma Moses

United States, 1860–1961

Grandma Moses, born Anna Mary Robertson Moses, was an American folk artist known for beginning her painting career at the age of 78. She gained prominence in the 1950s, notably appearing on the cover of Time Magazine in 1953 and being featured in a biographical documentary. Her autobiography, titled "My Life's History," was published in 1952, and she received two honorary doctoral degrees.

Artwork associated with Grandma Moses Image: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville
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Crystal Bridges to Reframe Grandma Moses in ‘A Good Day’s Work’ Image: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville
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Crystal Bridges to Reframe Grandma Moses in ‘A Good Day’s Work’

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art will open ‘Grandma Moses: A Good Day’s Work’ on September 12, 2026, presenting Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses as a multidimensional figure in American art.

Read full story Bentonville · 27 Aug 2026 [REPORT]

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