Augusta Savage
1892–1962 (age 70)
Sculptor
Biography
Augusta Savage (1892-1962) emerged as a leading sculptor of the Harlem Renaissance, creating powerful works and teaching the next generation of artists even as she confronted racial and gender barriers, and she is laid to rest at Ferncliff Cemetery.
Her tireless advocacy for African American artistry and her mentorship of young sculptors cemented her reputation as both a creative force and a civic guide.