Augusta Savage Artist

Augusta Savage, born Augusta Christine Fells (February 29, 1892 – March 27, 1962) was an African-American sculptor associated with the Harlem Renaissance. She was also a teacher and her studio was important to the careers of a rising generation of artists who would become nationally known. She worked for equal rights for African Americans in the arts.

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Augusta Savage
Birth dateFebruary 29, 1892
Birth place
Green Cove Springs Florida
Date of deathMarch 26, 1962

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