Limestone Frieze of Moses
About This Listing
Public art adorning the grounds of the Kingsborough Houses
Place Details
- Borough: Brooklyn
- Neighborhood: Weeksville
- Categories: African/ American, Education, Highlights in Central Brooklyn, Public Art
Place Matters Profile
Nominations
Will Halsey
This treasure from the WPA era is a landmark because Richmond Barthe was one of the great African-American sculptors, and as appreciation of black art and artists increases, the Kingsborough wall will become more valued and less hidden.
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