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edwin augustus harleston
Modern
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edwin augustus harleston

Born 1882 Died 1931 Works span 1930–1930

Edwin Augustus Harleston: A Pioneer of Black Portraiture Edwin Augustus Harleston (March 14, 1882 – May 10, 1931) stands as a remarkable figure in American art history—a testament to artistic ambition coupled with unwavering commitment to racial justice. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, to Louisa Moultrie Harleston and Edwin Gaillard Harleston, a prosperous former coastal schooner captain who owned the Harleston Funeral Home, his e…

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