Race and Racism in Nineteenth-Century Art

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The book explores the lives and struggles of African American artists Robert Duncanson, Edward Bannister, and Mary Edmonia Lewis during the antebellum period, highlighting their experiences with systemic racism that hindered their artistic careers. Author Naurice Frank Woods Jr. delves into the strategies these artists employed to gain recognition and success despite societal barriers. By examining their contributions, the book aims to restore their legacies and address the historical exclusion they faced in discussions of 19th-century American art.