Jane Freilicher: A Life in Paint Born: Brooklyn, United States of America (1924) Died: 2014 Jane Freilicher was a significant American representational painter associated with the New York School. Her work is characterized by evocative urban and country scenes, intimate still lifes, and lyrical abstractions. She navigated a vibrant artistic landscape, becoming a muse to several prominent poets and writers. Early Life and Education Born Jane Niederhoffer in Brooklyn in 1924 to linguist Martin and musician Bertha Niederhoffer. Demonstrated an early inclination towards art, express…