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leslie garland bolling

Born 1898 Died 1955 Works span 1935–1935

Leslie Garland Bolling: A Sculptor of the Southern Soul Born in Dendron, Virginia, in 1898, Leslie Garland Bolling’s life and artistic journey were inextricably linked to the realities of early 20th-century America – a nation grappling with racial segregation and striving for cultural expression. He wasn't formally trained as an artist; instead, his talent blossomed organically from a deep connection to his community and a profound ap…

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1935

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1935

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leslie garland bolling

1898 – 1955

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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