In Her Hands

by Alan Schroeder

In Her Hands

  • ISBN-13: 9781600603327
  • Author(s): Alan Schroeder
  • Illustrated by: JaeMe Bereal
  • Subject: Art: general interest (Children's / Teenage)|art, fine art, decorative arts
  • Publisher: Lee & Low
  • Imprint: Lee & Low
  • Publication Date: 20-05-2010
  • Format: h/b

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£18.99
As a young girl in 1890s Florida, Augusta Savage enjoyed nothing more than playing with clay. As she grew into a young woman, she wanted to pursue her career as an artist, but to do so she would have to leave behind everything she knew. Award-winning author Alan Schroeder deftly weaves together known historical details to create a compelling portrait of this unique Harlem Renaissance sculptor. Warm paintings capture Augusta Savage's struggles and resilience as she skilfully carves out her own special place in art history.
About the book

As a young girl in 1890s Florida, Augusta Savage enjoyed nothing more than playing with clay. As she grew into a young woman, she wanted to pursue her career as an artist, but to do so she would have to leave behind everything she knew. Award-winning author Alan Schroeder deftly weaves together known historical details to create a compelling portrait of this unique Harlem Renaissance sculptor. Warm paintings capture Augusta Savage's struggles and resilience as she skilfully carves out her own special place in art history.

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