Creator Record
Images
Metadata
Name |
Delaney, Beauford |
Dates & places of birth and death |
Knoxville 1901-1979 Paris |
Nationality |
American |
Notes |
Beauford Delaney is perhaps the most widely acclaimed artist from Knoxville. His vibrant portraits, urban scenes, and boldly painted abstractions drew attention for their powerful emotion and striking originality. Along with younger brother Joseph, Beauford trained with Lloyd Branson before leaving Knoxville for Boston in 1924. In 1929 he moved to Greenwich Village, and in 1953 he settled permanently in Paris. Among many intellectuals Delaney knew as a kindred soul, friend, and mentor were James Baldwin as well as Henry Miller, who introduced many people to Delaney in his essay The Amazing and Invariable Beauford Delaney. |
Relationships |
James Baldwin (friend), Delia Delaney (mother), Llyod Branson, Joseph Delaney (brother), Lloyd Branson (mentor) Hugh Tyler (mentor), Alice Baber (close friend via ex-husband Paul Jenkins), Paul Jenkins (close friend), William Saroyan (friend) |
