# Wilmer Jennings

> Wilmer Angier Jennings (1910-1990) was an African-American printmaker, painter, and jeweler. He was hired by the Rhode Island WPA to create wood-engraved prints that explored themes of economic and social hardships experienced by African-Americans. Jennings' work also included Southern themes inspired by oral folklore traditions. During his later years, Jennings studied jewelry design, which prompted him to develop new methods of jewelry manufacturing.

*Visual artist (1910-1990)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Artist
- **Category:** Artists
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1910
- **Died:** 1990
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Wilmer Angier Jennings (1910-1990) was an African-American printmaker, painter, and jeweler. He was hired by the Rhode Island WPA to create wood-engraved prints that explored themes of economic and social hardships experienced by African-Americans. Jennings' work also included Southern themes inspired by oral folklore traditions. During his later years, Jennings studied jewelry design, which prompted him to develop new methods of jewelry manufacturing.

## Fame
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- **Profile completeness:** 51.0 / 100

## Sources
- [Wilmer Angier Jennings](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilmer_Angier_Jennings)
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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q61994738)

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