Richmond Barthé joined the ancestors (Jan 28, 1901 - Mar 5, 1989). 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. He was featured in the 1935 documentary ‘A Study of Negro Artists
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"Richmond Barthe, Harlem Renaissance Sculptor." Historianspeaks, March 9, 2026. https://historianspeaks.org/blog/richmond-barthe-harlem-renaissance-sculptor.
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