About Avel de Knight
Lived 1923 – 1955 (aged 31–32). Avel de Knight was an American painter.
Avel de Knight (1923-1995) born in New York from Barbados and Puerto Rican parents Avel was an artist, art educator, and art critic. His works are in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Walker Art Center, and the University of Richmond Museums.
Early life and education De Knight was born in New York. His birth year has been given as 1921, 1923, 1925, 1931, and 1933.
Collections
Metropolitan Museum of Art Walker Art Center University of Richmond Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture The Chrysler Museum of Art Lehigh University Art Galleries
Exhibitions
Afro-American Images 1971: The Vision of Percy Ricks, Delaware Art Museum 2021
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Avel de Knight?
American artist (1923–1995)
When was Avel de Knight born?
Avel de Knight was born in 1923 in New York City.
When did Avel de Knight die?
Avel de Knight died in 1955.
What was Avel de Knight's occupation?
Avel de Knight was a painter.
What nationality was Avel de Knight?
Avel de Knight was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Avel de Knight. https://biography.guide/avel-de-knight/
MLA: "Avel de Knight." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/avel-de-knight/.
Chicago: "Avel de Knight." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/avel-de-knight/.
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