Artists  > Elizabeth Catlett

Elizabeth Catlett

A sculptor, printmaker, and art educator, Catlett’s best-known work focused on the dignified portrayal of Black Americans, particularly women.

Dates
1915–2012
Born In
North America > United States
Active In
North America > Mexico, United States
Period Culture Style
Modernisms > Latin American Modernism, Civil Rights era
Contemporary
Known For
Sculpture, Print
Works of Art

Artists  > Elizabeth Catlett

Elizabeth Catlett

A sculptor, printmaker, and art educator, Catlett’s best-known work focused on the dignified portrayal of Black Americans, particularly women.

Dates
1915–2012
Born In
North America > United States
Active In
North America > Mexico, United States
Period Culture Style
Modernisms > Latin American Modernism, Civil Rights era
Contemporary
Known For
Sculpture, Print
Works of Art