During World War I,
African-American artist Horace Pippin was a
member of the 369th Army Regiment. Called "Hell
Fighters" by the French allies, these were the
first African-American soldiers to fight
overseas for the United States. Horace Pippin’s
right arm was permanently injured during his
service in the armed forces in World War I. The
disability resulted in his unorthodox method of
painting with his right arm, resting it on his
crossed legs for support, and guided by his left
hand. Because painting was painful, most of his
works were small.
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