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Richmond Barthé

African American sculptor (1901-1989) · United States · On the map · Artists · Died at 88

James Richmond Barthé, also known as Richmond Barthé was an African-American sculptor associated with the Harlem Renaissance. Barthé is best known for his portrayal of black subjects. The focus of his artistic work was portraying the diversity and spirituality of man.

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Awards

Guggenheim Fellowship1940

About this person

Barthé once said: "All my life I have been interested in trying to capture the spiritual quality I see and feel in people, and I feel that the human figure as God made it, is the best means of expressing this spirit in man."

Country
United States
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1901 to 1989 · aged 88