Richmond Barthé: Harlem Renaissance Sculptor
Sunday, October 03, 2010
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Sunday, January 02, 2011
His Life in Art
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Richmond Barthé, Stevedore, 30 5/8 x 20 x 14 1/2 inches, Courtesy of Laundau Traveling Exhibitions.
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Richmond Barthé is recognized as one of the foremost sculptors of his generation. Upon moving to New York in 1928, Barthé established a studio in Harlem and became associated with the Harlem Renaissance. He is known for his emotional sculptures that incorporate both African and African-American themes as well as for his many public works.
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