Augusta Savage

Quick Facts

Full Name	Augusta Savage
Occupation	Sculptor
Date Of Birth	Feb 29, 1892(1892-02-29)
Age	132
Date Of Death	March 27, 1962, New York, NY
Birthplace	Florida
Country	United States
Birth City	Florida
Horoscope	Pisces

Augusta Savage Biography

Augusta Savage is one of the most popular and richest Sculptor who was born on February 29, 1892 in Florida, Florida, United States. Harlem Renaissance sculptor who served as an advocate for equal rights. Some of her notable works are called Gamin, W.E.B. Dubois, and Lift Every Voice and Sing.

Jacob Lawrence was a student of hers at the Savage Studio of Arts and Crafts.

She was very briefly married to James Savage before marrying Robert Lincoln Poston in 1923.

Augusta Savage Net Worth

Augusta Savage is one of the richest Sculptor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Augusta Savage 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She had early success molding clay structures at a booth at the Palm Beach County Fair in Florida, earning the substantial amount of $175 for her work.

She was the first African-American accepted into the National Association of Women Painters and Sculptors in 1934.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Augusta Savage Dating?

According to our records, Augusta Savage married to Robert Lincoln Poston. As of December 1, 2023, Augusta Savage’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Augusta Ranked on the list of most popular Sculptor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Augusta Savage celebrates birthday on February 29 of every year.

What was Augusta Savage known for?

A prodigious and highly acclaimed artist in her own right, Augusta Savage created works that elevated images of black culture into mainstream America. A central figure in the Harlem Renaissance, she worked with other leaders, writers, musicians, and artists to showcase the contributions of African American culture.

What are 3 facts about Augusta Savage?

• A lot of her work was in clay or plaster. …
• She was turned down for a summer art program sponsored by the French government because she was Black.
• She was married three times and had one daughter.

What was Augusta Savage most famous artwork?

Savage was one of the first artists who consistently dealt with black physiognomy. Her best-known work of the 1920s was Gamin, an informal bust portrait of her nephew , for which she was awarded a Julius Rosenwald Fellowship to study in Paris in 1929.

How old was Augusta Savage when she died?

70 years (1892–1962)

What was Augusta Savage's art style?

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