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Barthé: His Life in Art

Barthé: His Life in Art

Original Hardcover · Out of Print

$195.00 USD
$195.00 USD
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By Samella Lewis · Original hardcover edition

Published by Unity Works in collaboration with
the Museum of African American Art, Los Angeles.

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Why This Book Matters

Richmond Barthé was a central figure in American sculpture, yet much of his legacy remains underrecognized. This volume preserves his life and work through a rare, comprehensive study that restores his proper place within 20th century American art.

What You Are Acquiring

An original hardcover edition from a limited remaining inventory. Out of print and actively traded on the secondary market, where copies often range between $300 and $500. This release makes a small number of copies available directly from the Samella Lewis archive.

About Samella Lewis

Samella Lewis was a pioneering artist, scholar, and institution builder. Founder of the Museum of African American Art in Los Angeles, she was one of the most important figures in the preservation and advancement of Black art history.

A Definitive Study

Written by a close colleague and longtime friend, this volume offers rare personal and artistic insight into Barthé’s life. It brings together biography, photographic documentation, and critical interpretation in a single volume that captures both the scale of his achievement and the depth of his creative life.

“Barthé is the definitive study of this multi-talented sculptor… a monumental work of a complex genius.”

— Shirlee Taylor Haizlip, author of The Sweeter the Juice