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William Aiken Walker
19. storočie
19. storočie

William Aiken Walker

Born 1839 Died 1921 Works span 1849–1919

William Aiken Walker: A Life in Paint William Aiken Walker (March 11, 1839 – January 3, 1921) was an American artist renowned for his genre paintings, particularly those capturing the lives of African Americans in the post-Reconstruction South. His work offers a poignant glimpse into a pivotal period of American history. Early Life and Influences Born in Charleston, South Carolina, to an Irish Protestant father and a mother with dee…

60
dated works
1
chapters
1849
first work
1919
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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