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This biography chronicles the remarkable life of Bill Traylor, an African American folk artist born into slavery who survived the Civil War and later, in his eighties, began creating thousands of drawings and prints. Traylor’s work, rooted in his memories and observations of Alabama’s rural and urban life, offers a vivid visual record of post‑emancipation Southern communities. The book includes an afterword, author’s note, and source references that contextualize his legacy within American art history.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Don Tate
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