Art Students League of New York 19481953
Abrams was born in Greenfield, MA as the 9th child in a family of 10. His parents were firstgeneration immigrants from Germany. His early childhood was spent on a farm, but by his high school years the family was living in Hartford, Connecticut, where Abrams attended Hartford High School. He credited the teachers there with persuading him to focus on school and continue with his education. After highs school he attended Norwich Art School , and Pratt Institute.
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