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When did Edmonia Lewis begin to gain prominence?

  • During the Civil War

  • After World War I

  • During the Reconstruction Era

  • In the Roaring Twenties

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During the Civil War, Edmonia Lewis, a pioneering African American and Native American sculptor, began to gain prominence. With her talent and determination, she challenged societal barriers, becoming one of the first internationally renowned Black artists.
The Artistry of Edmonia Lewis: Sculpting History through Bronze and Marble

The Artistry of Edmonia Lewis: Sculpting History through Bronze and Marble

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