Alma Thomas (1891, USA - 1978, USA) Etude in Brown (Saint Cecilia at the Organ), 1962 Oil on linen An African American painter known for vibrant series of works featuring concentric circles, layered geometries and mosaic patterns inspired by observations of the earth, science and space. She produced much of her work at her kitchen table turning to full time artmaking after she retired as an art teacher in 1960. She achieved national recognition as a major artist and was the first African American woman to have a solo at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York in 1972. The Christian Levett Collection #Art