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Church Lady

A work made of limestone.

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  • A work made of limestone.

Date:

1933–37

Artist:

William Edmondson
American, 1874–1951

About this artwork

Church Lady is one of several sculptures that William Edmondson carved of types of people from his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. Edmondson first carved tombstones, later turning to subjects like this woman with her Bible that reflect the values of his African American community. By the time he had completed this work, Edmondson was on his way to broader acclaim, and in 1937 was the first black artist to have a solo exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, New York.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Americas

Artist

William Edmondson

Title

Church Lady

Place

United States (Artist's nationality)

Date

1933–1937

Medium

Limestone

Dimensions

48.7 × 19.4 × 19.4 cm (19 3/16 × 7 11/16 × 7 11/16 in.)

Credit Line

Through prior acquisition of the George F. Harding Collection

Reference Number

2014.4

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