I was practically driven to Rome in order to obtain the opportunities for art culture and to find a social atmosphere where I was not constantly reminded of my color. The land of liberty had no room for a colored sculptor.
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"I was practically driven to Rome in order to obtain the opportunities for art culture and to find a social atmosphere where I was not constantly reminded of my color. The land of liberty had no room for a colored sculptor." — Edmonia Lewis
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I was practically driven to Rome in order to obtain the opportunities for art culture and to find a social atmosphere where I was not constantly reminded of my color. The land of liberty had no room for a colored sculptor. — Edmonia Lewis
About Edmonia Lewis
Edmonia Lewis was a Sculptor from United States (1844–1907).
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This quote is attributed to Edmonia Lewis, a Sculptor from United States.
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Edmonia Lewis lived from 1844 – 1907.