Horace Pippin

American painter of folk art

Horace Pippin - American painter of folk art
Born

1888
137 years ago

Died

July 6th, 1946
79 years ago — 58 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A self-taught American painter, recognized for a distinctive style influenced by African-American heritage and experiences. Utilized a variety of mediums, including oil and tempera, to create works that often depicted the struggles of African-Americans, significant events, and personal experiences. Achieved recognition posthumously, with various exhibitions dedicated to artwork at major institutions. Contributed significantly to the development of the folk art movement in the United States.

Created iconic works such as 'John Brown Going to His Hanging'

Exhibited at the Whitney Museum of American Art

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