Gwendolyn Knight

Gwendolyn Knight (1913–2005) was an American sculptor, draftsperson and artist.

Also recorded as Gwendolyn Knight Lawrence; Gwendolyn Clarine Knight; Gwen Knight; Gwendolyn Clarine {Lawrence} Knight.

Gwendolyn Knight in brief

Born
1913
Died
2005
Known for
sculptor, draftsperson and artist
Place of birth
Bridgetown
Contents

Overview

Born at Bridgetown in 1913, died at Seattle in 2005.

In detail

Gwendolyn Knight studied at Art Students League of New York and Howard University.

Augusta Savage is recorded as an influence.

Employment is recorded with Black Mountain College.

Work by Gwendolyn Knight is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, Museum of Modern Art, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Seattle Art Museum and Studio Museum in Harlem.

Distinctions recorded are Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Gwendolyn Knight”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1557848: Gwendolyn Knight

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Elsewhere in Sculpture

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