Alice Trumbull Mason: A Pioneer of American Abstraction Early Life and Education Born in Litchfield Hills, Connecticut in 1904, Alice Trumbull Mason descended from a distinguished artistic lineage – her ancestor was the renowned history painter John Trumbull. Her early life included extensive travel throughout Europe, fostering an appreciation for diverse cultures and art forms. She formally began her artistic training in 1921, studying at the British Academy in Rome, where she honed her skills in sketching and art history. Upon returning to New York in 1924, Mason continued her edu…