Augusta Savage

Augusta Savage (1892–1962) was a United States sculptor, human rights defender and artist.

Also recorded as Augusta Christine Fells; Augusta Christine Fells Savage; Augusta Christine Savage; Augusta Christine Fells {Moore} {Poston} Savage.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with Harlem Renaissance. Work is classified under portrait. Places of work recorded in the authority include New York City, Paris and Saugerties. Catalogue entries for sculpture state material, cast or carving, dimensions and foundry or workshop marks. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

American sculptor (1892–1962)

Sources

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“Augusta Savage”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q273087: Augusta Savage
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