Eldzier Cortor
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Eldzier Cortor (January 10, 1916 – November 26, 2015) was an African-American artist and printmaker. His work typically features elongated nude figures in intimate settings,[1] influenced by both traditional African art and European surrealism.[2][3] Cortor is known for his style of realism that makes accurate depictions of poor, Black living conditions look fantastic as he distorts perspective.[4]
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Eldzier Cortor | |
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Born | (1916-01-10)January 10, 1916 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | November 26, 2015(2015-11-26) (aged 99) Long Island, New York, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Education | Art Institute of Chicago |
Known for | Paintings of African-American women |
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