Allan Rohan Crite's Paintings of African American Urban Life

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Jul 8

Allan Rohan Crite dedicated his career to the rich visual imagery of African American life in 20th century urban America. Brandon Truett, head of learning and community engagement at Mellon, remembers Crite's enduring legacy through paintings, which are now on display at the Zimmerli Art Museum.

Painting by Allan Rohan Crite: Sunlight and Shadow, 1941 (Courtesy of the Allan Rohan Crite Research Institute and Library)

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