
Memorial Page for Elizabeth Catlett
Black American-born Mexican artist
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Emoria lights a memorial candle for Elizabeth Catlett's birthday.
Emoria
April 15th, 2026

Emoria lights a memorial candle in remembrance of Elizabeth Catlett.
Emoria
April 2nd, 2026
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Biography
Elizabeth Catlett (* April 15, 1915 in Washington, D.C.; † April 2, 2012 in Cuernavaca) was a black American-born Mexican artist. She was 96 years old. She was married to Francisco Mora and Charles Wilbert White. Her education included Howard University, University of Iowa, Escuela Nacional de Pintura, Escultura y Grabado La Esmeralda and Dunbar High School. Her awards include Candace Award and Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award.
Life Events
6 EventsBorn in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
1915Married Charles Wilbert White
1941until 1946
Married Francisco Mora
1947Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award
1981Candace Award
1991Died in Cuernavaca, Morelos
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- Francisco Mora
Elizabeth Catlett. Forever remembered.