Richmond Barthé
American artist
Died when: 88 years 36 days (1057 months)Star Sign: Aquarius
James Richmond Barthé, also known as Richmond Barthé (January 28, 1901 – March 5, 1989) 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.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."
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