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Since 1892
T. LOUIS, MISSISSIPPI
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?Girl Putting Flower in Her Hair,? a 1965 bronze by Barthe
Artist?s work back in the Bay
ECHO STAFF REPORT
An unprecedented exhibit of locally owned, never-before seen, works of Richmond Barthe, Bay St. Louis native and internationally renowned	black
sculptor, will be on display at the Bay St. Louis-Hancock County Library beginning Sunday, Feb. 4, from 1 to 4 p.m.	The exhibit will run
through Saturday, Feb. 9.
To mark Barthe's 100th birthday and kick off Black History Month, the Hancock County Library System and the Library Foundation of Hancock County will host this unique exhibit of 11 pieces by Barthe.
Four of the pieces have been seen by the public - one owned by the Hancock County Library System; one owned by the Jackson-George Regional Library System; and two owned by the University of Southern Mississippi.
Photos submitted by the Hancock County Library System
The Bay St. Louis-Hancock Library will present the art of internationally-renowned black sculptor Richmond Barthe Feb. 4-9 in celebration of Black History Month and Barthe?s 100th birthday.
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'Bust of Thelma Heller, a gift for the people of Bay St. Louis, presented to Katherine Wilson in 1964 at St. Augustine Seminary.
?The Awakening of Africa,? a 1965 bronze, and pieces on loan from USM?s permanent collection.