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The Prodigal Son by Aaron Douglas

The Prodigal Son

Aaron Douglas · 1927

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DETAILS
Artist
Aaron Douglas
Date
1927
Location
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
ART MOVEMENTS
Harlem Renaissance
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THE ARTIST

Aaron Douglas

1899–1979 · United States

Aaron Douglas, 'the father of Black American art,' was a pivotal figure in the Harlem Renaissance, known for his powerful murals addressing race and segregation.

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