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James Richmond Barthé, also known as Richmond Barthé (January 28, 1901 – March 5, 1989) was an African-American sculptor associated with the Harlem Renaissance. Barthé is best known for his portrayal of black subjects. The focus of his artistic work was portraying the diversity and spirituality of man. Barthé once said: "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."

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Born	James Richmond Barthé 28 January 1901 Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
Died	5 March 1989 (aged 88) Pasadena, California
Zodiac	Aquarius
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