Berenice Abbottová
Early Life and Artistic Foundations
Berenice Abbott, born Berenice Alice Abbott on July 17, 1898, in Springfield, Ohio, began her life amidst a quiet yet formative period of transition. Her early years were marked by the dissolution of her parents’ marriage, an experience that instilled within her a sense of independence and a keen awareness of human relationships. Raised primarily by her mother, Lillian Alice Bunn, a woman who herself
had faced hardship, Berenice developed a resilience and a deep appreciation for the complexities of family dynamics. Despite attending The Ohio State University briefly in 1918, she soon realized that the structured academic environment wasn’t aligned with her restless spirit. She yearned for a more dynamic and creative outlet, leading her to relocate to New York City in 1918 – a city brimming with artistic energy and a promise of ne…
