Friday, November 4, 2011

Beauford Delaney


-A celebrated artist who was part of the Harlem Renaissance during the 1930's and 40's.
-Moved to Paris in 1953 where he developed a distinct style of abstract impressionism, and became a mentor and friend to expatriate writers James Baldwin and Henry Miller. 
-His artwork became increasingly abstract and non-representational over the years.
-Died tragically in a Paris insane asylum in 1979.
-He bears a striking resemblance to my grandfather.
Self-portrait
Jazz Quartet

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