Background
Lerner, Abram was born on April 11, 1913 in New York City. Son of Hyman and Sarah (Becker) Lerner.
Lerner, Abram was born on April 11, 1913 in New York City. Son of Hyman and Sarah (Becker) Lerner.
Bachelor of Arts, New York University, 1935; student, Ednl. Alliance, Art Students League, Brooklyn Museum private studies, Florence, Italy.
Associate director, A.C.A. Gallery and Artist's Gallery, New York City, 1945-1957; curator, Joseph H. Hirshhorn Collection, New York City, 1957-1966; director, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, 1967-1985; founding director emeritus, retired, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, 1985. Advisory board Archives American Art, since 1970.
(This is a 112 page catalogue titled GREGORY GILLESPIE.)
Married Pauline Hanenberg, October 7, 1940. 1 child, Aline.