African American Artists 20th Century. Joshua johnson, the westwood children, c. The nineteenth century was a time of radical transformation in the political and legal status of african americans.
As a little boy, horace liked to draw but his parents didn’t have money for art materials. He is best known for his 'migration series.' Joshua johnson, the westwood children, c.
Blacks were freed from slavery and began to enjoy greater rights as citizens (though full recognition of their rights remained a long way off).
Both are well represented in the collection. When he was 10, horace won a box of crayons in a contest. The museum has the largest collection of new deal art and murals in the country. African american artists during the 20th century.