- Académie de la Grande Chaumière
- Cooper Union
Augusta Savage was a central sculptor, teacher and institution builder of the Harlem Renaissance. Despite systemic barriers and the loss of many works, her portraits and public projects helped shape a generation of Black artists.
Sculpture
Major Works
- 1929Gamin
- 1939The Harp
- 1939Lift Every Voice and Sing
- 1940sPortrait Head of John Henry
- 1930sPortrait of W.E.B. Du Bois
- 1938Realization
- 1930sBust of a Woman
- 1920s–30sSculptural portraits
- 1930sHarlem Community Art Center projects
- 1939World’s Fair Monument
Interviews & Writing
- Museum-quality video search →RESEARCH QUEUEvideo
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