Beauford Delaney

1901–1979 · American · 26 artworks

ExpressionismAmerican RealismPost-ImpressionismVibrant color palettesThick impastoExpressive brushstrokesExploration of lightAbstracted forms

artist bio

Beauford Delaney was an American modernist painter known for his vibrant colors and expressive brushwork. He played a significant role in the Harlem Renaissance and later in the abstract expressionist movement, influencing artists with his unique approach to light and color.

what you'll learn

Studying Delaney's work allows students to explore the use of color to convey emotion and the development of abstract expressionism from earlier modernist styles. Students can also learn about the cultural context of the Harlem Renaissance and the role of art in social commentary.

related: Jackson Pollock

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26 artworks

Portrait of Howard Swanson

1967