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“Even now / I am not old. / I never think of it, and yet / I am a grandmother to eleven grandchildren.”

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Grandma Moses
Grandma Moses

Grandma Moses was a renowned American painter, born on September 7, 1860, in New York State, and passed away on December 13, 1961. Her works are known for their unique style and depiction of American rural life. more

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