Modern Medicine
mural by Alston
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The mural "Modern Medicine" was created by Charles Alston, a prominent African American painter, sculptor, and illustrator. Commissioned in 1936 by the Works Progress Administration's Federal Art Project and completed in 1940, the mural is located at New York's Harlem Hospital Center. It depicts traditional African healers alongside Black medical professionals in the United States, showcasing advancements in medicine. Alston was known for his murals and was one of the leading African American painters of his time.1
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