The American star painter who started his career at 78 years old

Anna Mary Robertson, known as Grandma Moses, began her painting career in her seventies, becoming a celebrated American folk artist. Born in 1860 in Greenwich, New York, she grew up in a large family and worked from a young age. After marrying Thomas Salmon Moses, she raised ten children, five of whom survived infancy. In the 1930s, due to health issues, she shifted from embroidery to painting, initially creating works for friends and family. Her art caught the attention of collector Louis Caldor, leading to her first exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in 1939. Despite initial hesitations from galleries due to her age, her work gained popularity, culminating in international exhibitions. Grandma Moses passed away at 101, leaving behind around 1500 paintings that continue to inspire others.