Elizabeth Catlett
born Washington D.C. 1915; died Cuernavaca, Mexico 2012
Artworks
… special houses …
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In Sojourner Truth I fought for the rights of women as well as Blacks
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In Phillis Wheatley I proved intellectual equality in the midst of slavery
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My role has been important in organizing the unorganized
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My right is a future of equality with other Americans
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In the fields …
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I have special reservations
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I have always worked hard in America
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I am the Black woman
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In Harriet Tubman I helped hundreds to freedom
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… and a special fear for my loved ones
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Black is Beautiful
1967-12-31 19:00:00
Lithograph
Biography
born Washington D.C. 1915; died Cuernavaca, Mexico 2012
Nationality:
Mexican
Notes:
Born Washington D.C.
Became Mexican citizen in 1962.
On 4/3/12, RH added death date
Became Mexican citizen in 1962.
On 4/3/12, RH added death date