Original watercolor of Josephine Baker, 1929

Summary

Creator:
Unknown
Date:
1929
Extent:
1 folder(s)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Original watercolor of Josephine Baker, ms2743, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of one small watercolor painting on paper of Josephine Baker in her iconic banana skirt. Date of watercolor is unknown (circa 1929), and the artist's signature is unidentified (initials MHP).

Biographical / historical:

Josephine Baker (1906-1975) was an American-born French dancer, singer, and civil rights activist.

For further information, see the article Josephine Baker at Encyclopaedia Britannica.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Original watercolor of Josephine Baker, ms2743, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.