Newsletter of the College of Architecture at Texas A&M University
An exhibit of 44 portraits by Robert Schiffhauer, associate professor of architecture at Texas A&M’s College of Architecture, are on display at the Brazos County African-American Museum in commemoration of the Jan. 20 inauguration of Barack Obama as President of the United States.
In the exhibit, “Abolitionists, Abraham Lincoln and Reconstructors,” Schiffhauer portrays the likenesses of Dred Scott, who unsuccessfully sued for his freedom in 1857, abolitionist Frederick Douglass, other prominent figures in African-American history, and Abraham Lincoln.
“The recent election of Barack Obama has completed Lincoln’s vision that all citizens would someday enjoy equal rights under the law,” said Schiffhauer. “He would be proud today if he was alive to see what has been achieved with the election of our new president.”
Through his portraits, Schiffhauer said he sought to bring back the life and history of great American men and women who helped form, and were influenced by, the thoughts and ideals of Lincoln.
For more information on the portraits, scheduled for display until March 31, or the museum, visit the museum’s website at http://www.bvaam.org/ or call 979.775.3961. The museum is located at 500 East Pruitt Street in Bryan.
- January 21, 2009 -
