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Richmond Barthé
1901–1989

Introduction

African-American sculptor born in St. Louis, Mississippi. He studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Art Students League of New York. Barthé was recognized for his realistic figurative sculptures and portraits of African-Americans.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, painter, sculptor

ULAN identifier

500020064

Names

Richmond Barthé, James Richmond Barthé

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Information from the Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), made available under the ODC Attribution License. Accessed April 17, 2024.