Lewis, Edmonia, 1844-1907

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Birth 1844-07-04
Death 1907-09-17

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Mary Edmonia Lewis was an American sculptor who worked for most of her career in Rome, Italy. She is the first woman of African-American and Native American heritage to achieve international fame and recognition as a sculptor in the fine arts world.

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  • Sculptors

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  • NY, US
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