Edmonia Lewis

Sculpture, Visual Artist

1845 – 1907

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Who was Edmonia Lewis?

Edmonia Lewis was an American sculptor who worked for most of her career in Rome. She gained fame and recognition as a sculptor in the international fine arts world.

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Born
Jul 4, 1845
East Greenbush
Also known as
  • Льюис, Эдмония
Ethnicity
  • African American
  • Indigenous peoples of the Americas
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Oberlin College
  • New-York Central College, McGrawville
Lived in
  • Albany
Died
Sep 17, 1907
London

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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