Charles Alston
American painter and sculptor
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Charles Henry Alston was an American painter, sculptor, illustrator, muralist and teacher who lived and worked in the New York City neighborhood of Harlem. Alston was active in the Harlem Renaissance; Alston was the first African-American... Wikipedia
Born: November 28, 1907, Charlotte, NC
Died: April 27, 1977 (age 69 years), New York, NY
Periods: Harlem Renaissance and Abstract expressionism
Spouse: Myra Adele Logan (m. 1944–1977)
Partner: Myra Adele Logan
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Charles Henry Alston (November 28, 1907 – April 27, 1977) was an American painter, sculptor, illustrator, muralist and teacher who lived and worked in the ...
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Feb 21, 2024 · Charles Henry Alston (1907-1977) was a painter, sculptor, illustrator, muralist and art educator. In 1935, he was the first African American WPA ...