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1890 Widewater, Virginia - 1973 New York City. Known for: African-American figure, ethnic urban genre.
PALMER COLE HAYDEN (1890–1973). Palmer Hayden was a prolific painter who sought to portray the African American experience, capturing both rural life in the American South as well as the bustling... Read full biography
PALMER COLE HAYDEN (1890–1973). Palmer Hayden was a prolific painter who sought to portray the African American experience, capturing both rural life in the American South as well as the bustling pace of New York City. In their documentation of ordinary activities—those associated with family,... Read full biography
PALMER COLE HAYDEN (1890–1973). Palmer Hayden was a prolific painter who sought to portray the African American experience, capturing both rural life in the American South as well as the bustling pace of New York City. In their documentation of ordinary activities—those associated with family, church, work, and recreation— Hayden’s works are often characterized by their narrative breadth and illustrative qualities. His mastery of watercolor resulted in impressionistic seascapes, river scenes,... Read full biography
PALMER COLE HAYDEN (1890–1973). Palmer Hayden was a prolific painter who sought to portray the African American experience, capturing both rural life in the American South as well as the bustling pace of New York City. In their documentation of ordinary activities—those associated with family, church, work, and recreation— Hayden’s works are often characterized by their narrative breadth and illustrative qualities. His mastery of watercolor resulted in impressionistic seascapes, river scenes, and landscapes throughout his career. Born in Widewater, Virginia, Peyton Cole Hedgeman was one of twelve children born to James and Nancy Hedgeman. Inspired by his artistically-inclined older brother, he began drawing as a small child, eagerly... Read full biography
PALMER COLE HAYDEN (1890–1973). Palmer Hayden was a prolific painter who sought to portray the African American experience, capturing both rural life in the American South as well as the bustling pace of New York City. In their documentation of ordinary activities—those associated with family, church, work, and recreation— Hayden’s works are often characterized by their narrative breadth and illustrative qualities. His mastery of watercolor resulted in impressionistic seascapes, river scenes, and landscapes throughout his career. Born in Widewater, Virginia, Peyton Cole Hedgeman was one of twelve children born to James and Nancy Hedgeman. Inspired by his artistically-inclined older brother, he began drawing as a small child, eagerly sketching the surrounding countryside and copying images of the African American folk hero, John Henry. The artist’s infatuation with... Read full biography