Romare Bearden
Romare Bearden Romare Bearden, in his army uniform, a photograph taken by Carl Van Vechten, 1944 Romare Bearden (September 2, 1911 – March 12, 1988) was an American artist and writer. He worked in several media including cartoons, oils, and collage. Bearden was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. He attended De Witt Clinton High School in the Bronx and completed his studies at New York Univers..