Isaac Mendes Belisario was one of the earliest artists to depict Jamaican culture. This character sketch, “Koo-Koo, or
Actor Boy”, is of a junkanoo dancer after Emancipation. It was in his collection of lithographs released in 1837-38.
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Isaac Mendes Belisario was one of the earliest artists to depict Jamaican culture. This character sketch, “Koo-Koo, or
Actor Boy”, is of a junkanoo dancer after Emancipation. It was in his collection of lithographs released in 1837-38.
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Art classes for adults at the Wine Shop, create your masterpiece while you sip a glass of wine. All supplies are provided. Every Tuesday at 5:15pm. See flyer |
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