Munson, Audrey, 1891-1996

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Audrey Munson (June 8, 1891 – February 20, 1996) was an American artist's model and film actress, considered to be "America's first supermodel." She was the model or inspiration for more than twelve statues in New York City, and many others elsewhere. Munson appeared in four silent films, including unclothed in Inspiration (1915).
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creatorOf Munson, Audrey. Artist file : miscellaneous uncataloged material. Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)
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Place Name Admin Code Country
Ogdensburg NY US
New York City NY US
Rochester NY US
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Figurative art
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Feminists
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Birth 1891-06-08

Death 1996-02-20

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