If you have had the pleasure of visiting the Smithsonian American Art Museum then you may have seen the ethereal sculptural works of Edmonia Lewis. The Death of Cleopatra is one of her most well-known pieces. What the Art Museum does not tell you is her history.
Lewis was the descendant of Native Americans and African-Americans. She attended Oberlin College. And, she changed the white, male world of fine arts forever. Lewis ILLUSTRATED some of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poems in MARBLE! Stunning!
She truly represents the theme: Breaking Down Barriers!
Overlooked No More NY Times Obit
Some Longfellow links to link!
https://www.loc.gov/item/2012647200/
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