Richard Bruce Nugent | |
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 Nugent in 1982 | |
| Born | July 2, 1906 Washington, D.C., US |
| Died | May 27, 1987 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Bruce Nugent, Richard Bruce, Ricardo Nugent di Dosceta |
| Occupation(s) | Author, artist, actor, dancer |
| Known for | Paintings, writings |
Richard Bruce Nugent (July 2, 1906 – May 27, 1987), aka Richard Bruce and Bruce Nugent, was an American gay writer and painter in the Harlem Renaissance. Despite being a part of a group of many gay Harlem artists, Nugent was among the handful who were publicly out. Recognized initially for the few short stories and published paintings, Nugent had a long productive career bringing to light the creative process of gay and black culture.[1]
- ^ Nero, Charles (October 2003). "Gay Rebel of the Harlem Renaissance: Selections from the Work of Richard Bruce Nugent (review)". Journal of the History of Sexuality. 12 (4): 672–676. doi:10.1353/sex.2004.0034. S2CID 162087245.