Alberta Kinsey | |
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| Born | 1875 West Milton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | April 23, 1952 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Occupation | Painter |
Alberta Kinsey (1875 - April 23, 1952) was an American painter. Born in West Milton, Ohio, [1] she was trained in New Orleans, [2] France and Italy. [3] She taught at Wilmington College and became an artist in New Orleans' French Quarter. [3] Her work can be seen at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. [1]
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