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William Tolliver
1951–2000
United States
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William Tolliver (December 17, 1951 – September 1, 2000) was an American painter and printmaker known for his self-taught mastery of diverse media and his contributions to contemporary African American art. Working across oil, acrylic, watercolor, and oil pastel, Tolliver developed a style he categorized as "representational abstract expressionism." His work frequently highlighted Southern Black labor, jazz and blues musicians, and rural landscapes.
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