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Ophavsret Dette værk er i det offentlige domæne. Laura Wheeler Waring døde i 1948; ophavsretten varer 70 år efter kunstnerens død, så den udløb i 2018.
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Harry Thacker Burleigh — Laura Wheeler Waring
Skyggelagt: Laura Wheeler Waring' livstid (1880–1948) ▲ dette værk, 1946
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Født i Hartford, United States of America
Born: May 16, 1887, Hartford, Connecticut
Parents: Reverend Robert Foster Wheeler and Mary (née Freeman) Wheeler
Family Background: Her mother was involved in anti-slavery activities.
Education: Graduated from Hartford Public High School in 1906. Studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, graduating in 1914.
Early Career: Began teaching part-time in Philadelphia while studying.
Teaching at Cheyney University: Taught art and music for over thirty years at Cheyney University, Pennsylvania, eventually becoming director of the art programs.
European Travels (1914 & 1924): Received a scholarship to study in Paris (1914). A second trip to Europe in 1924 proved pivotal, leading to a shift in her artistic style towards more vibrant colors and realism.
Artistic Style: Initially influenced by European masters like Monet, Manet, Corot, and Cézanne. Later developed a distinctive style characterized by realistic depictions with vivid color and atmosphere. Houses at Semur, France (1925) is considered a key work marking this stylistic shift.
Harlem Renaissance Portraits: Commissioned by the Harmon Foundation to paint portraits of prominent African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance. These portraits are among her most celebrated works.
W. E. B. Du Bois (1948): A realistic oil painting capturing the wisdom and melancholy of the prominent intellectual.
Little Brown Girl: A captivating portrait blending realism and impressionism, showcasing her skill with color and texture.
Naomi Barnett Aden: A black and white portrait evoking dignity and contemplation through chiaroscuro.
Portraits for the Harmon Foundation Exhibition (1928): Included portraits of significant African American figures like Mary White Ovington and James Weldon Johnson.
Illustrations for The Crisis: Contributed illustrations to the NAACP’s magazine, celebrating the dignity of African American life.
Recognition: Exhibited her work in Paris and across America. Her portraits were displayed at institutions like the Corcoran Gallery, Brooklyn Museum, and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Influence on Black Artists: Waring's dedication to arts education and her portrayal of prominent African Americans helped inspire future generations of artists.
Contribution to Civil Rights: Her portraits served as a powerful visual representation of African American achievement during the early civil rights movement.
Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame Induction (1997): Honored for her commitment to teaching and art, and her influence on African American artists and teachers.
Death: Died February 3, 1948, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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