Laura Wheeler Waring (1880 – 1948)
Laura Wheeler Waring (1887-1948) was a pioneering African American artist & educator celebrated for her realistic portraits of prominent Black figures during the Harlem Renaissance.
The Kinsey African American Art - History Collection (Los Angeles, United States of America)
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About this artwork
- Title: Woman Wearing Orange Scarf
- Artist: Laura Wheeler Waring
- Year: 1940
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: The Kinsey African American Art - History Collection
- Medium: Oil
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Purpose: Cultural
Quick Facts
- Artist: Laura Wheeler Waring
- Subject or theme: Portrait of a woman
- Notable elements or techniques: Red polka dot scarf, gold frame
- Artistic style: Realism
- Title: Woman Wearing Orange Scarf


