Leroy Person
Leroy Person | |
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Leroy Person in his North Carolina studio with his works, 1981 | |
| Born | Leroy Person 1907 Occhmecchee Neck, North Carolina |
| Died | 1985 (aged 77–78) Occhmeechee Neck, North Carolina |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Wood sculpture |
| Movement | Modern Art |
Leroy Person (1907–1985) was an American sculptor and wood carver from a remote region in northeastern North Carolina. Person's sculptures, and later, drawings, are recognized for their particular sensitivity to color and surface markings.