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May 14, 2024 · Gertrude Käsebier (born May 18, 1852, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.—died October 13, 1934, New York, New York) was an American portrait photographer who was one of the founders of the influential Photo-Secession group and who is best known for her evocative images of women and domestic scenes.
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May 9, 2024 · Kehinde Wiley, American artist best known for portraits that feature African Americans in the traditional settings of Old Master paintings. His fame exploded after his portrait of former president Barack Obama was unveiled in 2018. Learn more about Wiley’s life and career in this article.
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5 days ago · Patron (s) Joseph Crane Hartzell, Rodman Wanamaker, Atherton Curtis. Henry Ossawa Tanner (June 21, 1859 – May 25, 1937) was an American artist who spent much of his career in France. He became the first African-American painter to gain international acclaim. [1] Tanner moved to Paris, France, in 1891 to study at the Académie Julian and ...
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- June 21, 1859, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Apr 25, 2024 · Chuck Close, American artist noted for his highly inventive techniques used to paint large-scale portraits. By reproducing and magnifying photos, Close highlighted the mechanical shortcomings of photography and the flaws of the human face. Learn more about his life and work.
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Apr 25, 2024 · PBS American Portrait. WCTE and PBS American Portrait invites America to participate in a national conversation about what it really means to be an American today. To answer this question, PBS and its partners are collecting photos, videos and text submissions from across America to capture the state and spirit of our nation.
May 10, 2024 · The African American Museum of Iowa, in Cedar Rapids, has wrapped up a major renovation. It will reopen to the public on May 11.
May 3, 2024 · Works by Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, Charles Ives, Hall Johnson, Robert Shaw, Morten Lauridsen, Alice Parker and other composers will fill “An American Portrait” at 3 p.m. Sunday at First...
