ANNE HARVEY

Born in Chicago in November 1916 to an artistic family, Anne Harvey was destined to be an artist. She moved to Paris with her mother and aunt during the Great Depression in an attempt to stretch their small inheritance. It was in Paris where she truly immersed herself in the world of art, both as a creator and as a participant in the rich artistic and cultural milieu of the time.

Harvey's education in art began with private lessons under the renowned artists Fernand Léger and Constantin Brancusi. She was introduced to Brancusi by her aunt, Katherine Dudley, who was deeply connected to the artistic circles in Paris. Through her aunt's social network, Harvey was able to meet and befriend some of the most celebrated artists of the era, including Survage, Léger, Brancusi, Marcoussis, Matisse, and Picasso. Notably, Jules Pascin drew her portrait in 1929, and she was photographed by both Brancusi and Walker Evans.

Despite her impressive social circle, Harvey did not have any exhibitions before Peggy Guggenheim’s Exhibition by 31 Women; it was only after this groundbreaking event that she began to gain recognition for her work. The Exhibition by 31 Women featured a piece titled "Still Life" (1942).