James A. Porter

1905 — 1970

first scholar to provide a systematic, critical analysis of African-American artists and their works (1905-1970)

James Amos Porter was an African-American art historian, artist and teacher. He is best known for establishing the field of African-American art history and was influential in the African American Art movement.

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Works

1935

Soldado Senegales

James A. Porter Smithsonian American Art Museum
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1944

Ticket-Taker at Griffith Stadium

James A. Porter National Gallery of Art
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1949

Still Life with Peonies

James A. Porter Smithsonian American Art Museum
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1952

Dorothy Porter

James A. Porter National Portrait Gallery
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1957

James Amos Porter Self-Portrait

James A. Porter National Portrait Gallery
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