Benjamin A. Richardson (2 of 3) Viola Muse Transcription Zariah Grant Encoding and edition Noah Dancu

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 USA Florida Jacksonville Jacksonville Historical Society Viola Muse Collection (1959-18) Folder 2, item 4 Discusses the same topics as jhs-195918-02-03 (https://violamuse.unfdhi.org/items/show/19), but the text is arranged differently.

Handwritten, one page, with damage to corners

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Viola B. Muse

Modernistic Art

A most exquisite drawing and painting hangs upon the bedroom wall at the home of the artist's mother, 2210 Myrtle Ave.Avenue. The picture, about four by six feet, is done in colors and takes on the appearance of a fine piece of tapestry with picture woven into the cloth. It gave the writer the impression of ^some of the art workartwork which was done by Grecians or Egyptians, and displayed at A Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago in 1933. The artist, Benjamin A Richardson, was born in Jacksonville, Fla.Florida, March 9, 1915;. receivedRecieved his education in New York City;. enteredEntered Florida A&M College, Tallahassee, FlaFlorida, in 1932, majoring in French &and Historyhistory. Began drawing at age of six yrsyears and continued through Highhigh Schoolschool. Received instructions in drawing and painting in public schools of New York City. Draws and paints for the love of the art. His picture can be seen by any who desire. (1)