Romare Bearden Death
Romare passed away on March 12, 1988 at the age of 73 in New York, NY. Romare's cause of death was bone cancer.
When did Romare Bearden die?
March 12, 1988How did Romare Bearden die? What was the cause of death?
Bone cancerHow old was Romare Bearden when died?
73Where did Romare Bearden die? What was the location of death?
New York, NY
Romare Bearden Birthday and Date of Death
Romare Bearden was born on September 2, 1914 and died on March 12, 1988. Romare was 73 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: September 2, 1914
Date of Death: March 12, 1988
Age at Death: 73
Romare Bearden - Biography
Romare Bearden (September 2, 1911 – March 12, 1988) was an American artist and writer who depicted African-American life. He worked with many types of media including cartoons, oils and collages. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Bearden moved to New York City at a very young age and went on to graduate from NYU in 1935. He began his artistic career creating scenes of the American South. Later, he endeavored to express the humanity he felt was lacking in the world after his experience in the US Army during World War II on the European front. He later returned to Paris in 1950 and studied Art History and Philosophy at the Sorbonne in 1950.