By African-American artist Richmond Barthé (1901-1989), “Josephine Baker,” 1950, bronze, 10 1/4 x 6 x 8 3/4 in. (26 x 15.2 x 22.2 cm.), photo: Swann Auction Galleries. #arthistory #blackart #blackartist #sculpture #BlackHistoryMonth

A quote from the artist: "All my life I have been interested in trying to capture the spiritual quality I see and feel in people, and I feel that the human figure as God made it, is the best means of expressing this spirit in man." (Source: Wikipedia)