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Wednesday, February 07, 2018

National Black History Month Spotlight: Alma Thomas (1891-1978)

February is Black History Month, and @DGNFineArts is pleased to spotlight the pioneering work of African American artists.

Alma Thomas (1891-1978) was the first person to graduate from Howard University with a degree in Fine Arts. Her painting is noted for its pattern, rhythm, and color. Her painting Resurrection is the first work by an African-American woman to hang in the public spaces of the White House as part of the permanent collection.

https://nmwa.org/explore/artist-profiles/alma-woodsey-thomas

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