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Barkley Leonnard Hendricks
Early Life and Education Born: April 16, 1945, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Family Background: Grew up in a family that valued art and education. His parents migrated from Halifax County, Virginia to Philadelphia. Education: Attended Simon Gratz High School, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), and Yale University where he earned both a Bachelor's and Master’s degree. Studied with notable artists like Bernard Chaet, Les
ter Johnson, Gabor Peterdi, Robert Reed, and Walker Evans. Artistic Development and Influences European Influence: Early career was significantly influenced by travels to Europe, particularly the portrait styles of artists such as van Dyck and Velázquez. Addressing Representation: Troubled by the absence of Black people in Western art history, he dedicated his work to correcting this imbalance. Style Characteristics: Paintings…
