Edmonia Lewis
Mary Edmonia Lewis (ca. July 4, 1844–September 17, 1907) was an African/Native American sculptor (African, Ojibwe and Haitian) who worked for most of her career in Rome. Her heritage is African-American and Native American and she gained fame and recognition as a sculptor in the international fine arts world.
Read more about Edmonia Lewis: Art Career, Death, List of Major, Known Artworks, Posthumous Exhibitions
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