Marianna Pineda (American 1925 to 1996)
Marianna Pineda was a member of the National Academy of Design, in New York City, elected an Associate in 1982, and an Academician in 1990. She received awards, including a gold medal, from the National Academy in 1987 and 1988. She was similarly awarded gold medals and prizes in 1986, 1988 and 1991 by the National Sculpture Society, in New York City.
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