Les Amis de Beauford Delaney

A blog that describes the efforts of a small group of individuals to preserve the French gravesite and the memory of painter Beauford Delaney.

Beauford Delaney - 1953 portrait by Carl Van Vechten

Beauford Delaney (1901 - 1979) was a consummate artist and a warmhearted man.

He was a great teacher and a great listener.

He was psychologically troubled, yet a profound inspiration to many.

His life and his talent were gifts to the world.

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Beauford’s Portrait of Gaylord