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Reflections on the Audacious Art Activist and Trailblazer #AugustaSavage
by Sandy Rattley, Audacious Women Productions
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A photo of a cast bronze statue of a slender young boy seated on a tree stump. The viewer sees him from the side - only his left leg is visible. His left shoulder is somewhat lifted and he turns his face to gaze over it.
Boy on a Stump, 1940, by #AugustaSavage (American, 1892-1962), who was born Feb 29. Held by Driskell Center, University of Maryland, driskellcenter.pastperfectonline.com/webobject/96... #artherstory #womenartists #womensculptors
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To celebrate Black History Month, I am posting work of a Black artist from history per day.
For February 27th, I am posting work by Augusta Savage. (2/2)
#BlackHistoryMonth #AugustaSavage #sculptor
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To celebrate Black History Month, I am posting work of a Black artist from history per day.
For February 27th, I am posting work by Augusta Savage. (1/2)
#BlackHistoryMonth #AugustaSavage #sculptor
@arnekay.bsky.social @srivas.bsky.social
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Untitled, possibly Woman of Martinique, c. 1930
Augusta Savage
Heritage Auctions American Art New York Preview attemptedbloggery.blogspot.com/2025/11/herita… #AugustaSavage
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My hand holding a small clay sculpture of a human figure against a background of green leaves with purple flowers. The sculpture features a simple, abstract face and shoulders. The pieces is raw, unglazed, a rich terracotta color.
A 12 yr old Black girl came to my Juneteenth workshop and sculpted this small terracotta bust—focused, joyful, sure of herself. I had just returned from #AugustaSavage’s hometown the night before (see previous posts). As a child, Savage was beaten for […]
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A bronze-painted terracotta bust of a woman with a bow in her hair, displaying a serene expression. The sculpture, made by Augusta Savage, is detailed, capturing her facial features and clothing, and is housed in a display case. The background is minimal and neutral.
A poster featuring a quote by Augusta Savage, stating the importance of inspiring young talent, with the message that her legacy will be reflected in their work. The text is in a decorative font on a white background. “I have created nothing really beautiful, really lasting, but if I can inspire one of these youngsters to develop the talent I know they possess, then my monument will be in their work.”
I thought #AugustaSavage’s untitled piece at the Jacksonville Public Library would be a full sized bust, but it’s actually just 6-8” tall. I read online that the piece was lost in the library until 2017 when someone realized its value and it was put on […]
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Harlem Renaissance Sculptor Augusta Savage Inspired Generations With Her Work!: Augusta Savage, a trailblazing sculptor and educator, left an indelible mark on the art world during the Harlem Renaissance. Born Augusta… #AugustaSavage #HarlemRenaissance #Sculpture #ArtHistory #BlackArtists
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#TalDiaComAvui 26 de març de 1962, va morir #AugustaSavage, escultora, educadora i activista estatunidenca durant el #HarlemRenaissance, coneguda per lluitar contra el racisme per tal d'aconseguir un lloc per a les dones afroamericanes dins del món de l'art.
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A bronze bust of American artist Gwendolyn Knight
Gwendolyn Knight, 1934–35, by #AugustaSavage (American, 1892-1962), who was born on Feb 29. Held in Walter O. Evans Collection of African American Art; source, Artsy article, www.artsy.net/article/arts...
#artherstory #womenartists
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Augusta Savage
Sculptor Augusta Savage was one of the leading artists of the Harlem Renaissance as well as an influential activist and arts educator.
#BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth2025 #BlackHistory #AugustaSavage
www.biography.com/artists/augu...
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Read about the artist on the #ArtHerstory blog
Reflections on the Audacious Art Activist and Trailblazer #AugustaSavage
by Sandy Rattley, Audacious Women Productions
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Learn more about the sculptor:
Reflections on the Audacious Art Activist and Trailblazer #AugustaSavage
By Sandy Rattley, Audacious Women Productions / Unladylike2020
artherstory.net/reflections-...
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Gwendolyn Knight, 1934-35, by #AugustaSavage (American, 1892-1962). Held at Seattle Art Museum, art.seattleartmuseum.org/objects/3354...
#BlackHistoryMonth #womenartists #historicwomenartists #artherstory
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2) You'll find books about #GeorgiaOKeeffe #LouiseBourgeois #MaryCassatt #LauraWheelerWaring #BeatrixPotter #EdmoniaLewis #FaithRinggold #FlorineStettheimer #AlmaThomas #AugustaSavage #MaudLewis #RuthAsawa #LeonoraCarrington #FridaKahlo #YayoiKusama #RosaBonheur #AlmaThomas & more!
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Attend the screening of “Searching for #AugustaSavage,” with discussion from Sandy Rattley at the 2024 March On Festival! The festival spotlights writers who move the movement, whose works shape a more just and equitable world.
The event is free; register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/searching-...
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Guest author Sandy Rattley is the co-executive producer, writer and director of the biographical documentary "Searching for #AugustaSavage" in the PBS series American Masters Shorts. Access the film at www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMuK..., as well as at PBS.org.
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There is a new guest post on the #ArtHerstory blog!
Reflections on the Audacious Art Activist and Trailblazer #AugustaSavage
By Sandy Rattley, Audacious Women Productions
artherstory.net/reflections-...
#womenartists #womensculptors
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Musician & Dancer, c. 1939, by #AugustaSavage (American, 1892-1962), who was born #otd, Feb 29. Held by
the Art Institute of Chicago, artic.edu/artworks/260... #artherstory #womenartists #womensculptors
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#TalDíacomoHoy de 1892 nace Augusta Christine Fells, conocida como #AugustaSavage, #escultora estadounidense. Es una de las principales representantes del movimiento conocido como Renacimiento de #Harlem. #Aniversario
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