Edward Bannister- In Memoriam, Past and Present

As an art dealer I am often reminded that we are all stewards of the great history of this country; our collections are visual evidence of our links to the past. It does surprise me just how often our “links to the past” are thrust right back into the present. Such a situation is presently developing in Providence, Rhode Island and concerns Brown University. Brown is endeavoring to preserve the memory and home of one of the nation’s most celebrated 19th century African-American artists, Edward M. Bannister. This important historical undertaking has brought to life a painting in our gallery...