Manuel Abraham Bromberg: A Life in Art Early Life and Education Born: Centerville, Iowa, 1917. Family Background: Son of David Bromberg, a German immigrant, and Tonata Sobul, a Polish immigrant. Early Recognition: At age 16, he won the prestigious George Bellows Award, a national art competition for high school students. He chose to pursue formal training instead of accepting the award. Formal Training: Studied at the Clevela…