Richmond Barthé, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Richmond Barthé

American visual artist

Date of Birth: 28-Jan-1901

Place of Birth: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, United States

Date of Death: 06-Mar-1989

Profession: artist, sculptor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Richmond Barthé

  • 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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