Edmonia Lewis, an African American and Native American sculptor, faced significant obstacles including racial and gender discrimination in the 19th century art world. As one of the first female sculptors of her time, she encountered barriers to education and professional opportunities, especially at institutions like Oberlin College. Additionally, she faced public scrutiny and prejudice, particularly after being falsely accused of theft and enduring a scandal that could have derailed her career. Despite these challenges, Lewis persevered, gaining recognition for her work and becoming a pioneering figure in American sculpture.
Edmonia Lewis died on September 17, 1907. She passed away from natural causes. She is best known as being an African American sculptor.
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Edmonia Lewis died on September 17, 1907.
he had charges of murder dismissed
She never married.
She was a sculpture.
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Good old American perseverance!
edmonia Lewis was a famous sculptor, the 1st African American female o be famous as a sculptor check out this site on wikipedia on her: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmonia_Lewis
Edmonia Lewis died on September 17, 1907. She passed away from natural causes. She is best known as being an African American sculptor.
She never married anyone, and had no children.
Edmonia Lewis
EDMONIA LEWIS
Mary Edmonia Lewis's mother's name was Catherine Roberts and her father's name was reportedly a free African American man from Haiti, whose name is not known.