“Elks on Parade,” by Edmund Archer, one of the works included the Valentine’s current exhibition.
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Valentine Museum showcases painter Edmund Archer’s works
The Valentine Museum is presenting “Edmund Archer: Perspectives on Black Dignity,” featuring 10 works by the late artist Edmund Archer (1904-1986). Archer’s art is distinguished by its commitment to faithfully capturing the physical details of his subjects, challenging the prevailing stereotypes of the late Jim Crow era and offering a dignified representation of their humanity.
