Lust, Elenore, 1909-1997

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Art dealer, painter and teacher, New York, N.Y. and Mount Holly, N.J.

Lust studied painting at the Art Students League, 1936-1941. She opened the Norlyst Gallery at 59 West 56th Street, New York City in partnership with Jimmy Ernst in March 1943. Ernst left the business after several years; Lust ran the Norlyst Gallery until 1949, when she closed its doors to pursue other interests, including traveling, painting, and teaching. Sometime after her retirement Lust opened the Norlist (new spelling) Art Studio in Mount Holly, N.J.

From the description of Elenore Lust papers, 1943-1991 (bulk 1943-1949). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122546017

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associatedWith Ernst, Jimmy, 1920-1984. person
associatedWith Fruhauf, Aline, 1909-1978. person
associatedWith Gonzalez, Xavier, 1898-1993. person
associatedWith Johnson, Crockett, 1906- person
associatedWith Kiesler, Frederick. person
associatedWith Margo, Boris, 1902- person
associatedWith Mondrian, Piet, 1872-1944. person
associatedWith Nevelson, Louise, 1899-1988. person
associatedWith Norlyst Gallery (New York, N.Y.) corporateBody
associatedWith Peterdi, Gabor. person
associatedWith Ray, Man, 1890-1976. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
New York (State)--New York
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Art, Modern
Art dealers
Art galleries, Commercial
Women art dealers
Women artists
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Birth 1909-11-22

Death 1997-04-16

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