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james richmond barthé

1901 - 1989

Resumen biográfico

  • Died: 1989
  • Lifespan: 88 years
  • Museums on APS:
    • La Colección de Arte Africano-Americano Kinsey
    • El Museo de Arte de Newark
    • La Colección de Arte Africano-Americano Kinsey
    • La Colección de Arte Africano-Americano Kinsey
    • La Colección de Arte Africano-Americano Kinsey
  • Art period: Arte moderno
  • Top 3 works:
    • Head of a Dancer
    • Feral Benga, Senegalese Dancer
    • The Dancer
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  • Works on APS: 3
  • Top-ranked work: Head of a Dancer
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Born: 1901
richard barthe, also known as james richmond barthé, was an african-american sculptor born on january 28, 1901, in bay saint louis, mississippi, united states. he died on march 5, 1989, in pasadena, california. barthe is best known for his portrayal of black subjects and is associated with the harlem renaissance. his artistic work focused on portraying the diversity and spirituality of man. barthe 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.'