| Full Name |
Charles Henry Alston |
| Date of Birth |
28 November 1907 |
| Place of Birth |
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA |
| Date of Death |
21 April 1977 |
| Place of Death |
New York City, New York, USA |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
American / United States |
| Education |
Columbia University, Teachers College |
| Profession |
Painter, sculptor, muralist, illustrator, art educator |
| Years of Activity |
1930s - 1977 |
| Brief Information |
Charles Alston was an African-American painter, sculptor, muralist, and educator associated with the Harlem Renaissance. He created significant public artworks, including murals for the Harlem Hospital, and was the first African-American instructor at the Art Students League. Alston's work encompassed both figurative and abstract styles, often reflecting themes of African-American life and identity. |