Old Arrow MakerEdmonia Lewis · 1872
Marble- Sculpture
- Neo Classicism
1872- 19th Century
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Edmonia Lewis (1844 – 1907)
Edmonia Lewis (1844-1907): Pioneering African American & Native American sculptor celebrated for neoclassical works exploring Black history, Indigenous culture & abolition.
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About this artwork
- Title: Old Arrow Maker
- Artist: Edmonia Lewis
- Year: 1872
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Medium: Marble
- Color palette: Earthy
- Main color: Black
- Keywords: marble figures, sculptural drapery, white marble
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What are the medium and date of "Old Arrow Maker" by Edmonia Lewis?
The medium of "Old Arrow Maker" by Edmonia Lewis is marble, and the work is dated 1872.