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Jak Katarikawe East African Artist, Painting of Hut with Moon and Animals
By Jak Moses Katarikawe
Located in Phoenix, AZ
. Frame measures: 27" H x 42" W Jak Katarikawe is one of the most prominent East African artists and
Category

Vintage 1980s Ugandan Paintings

Materials

Paint

Africa - Collage Painting in Orange - African American Artist
Located in Miami, FL
African American artist Alvin Hollingsworth created an inventive and intriguing close-up portrait
Category

1980s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Burlap, Wood, Oil

Improvisation abstract African-American artist painting.
By Roland Ayers
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
. Ayers holds the distinction of having participated in the first important survey of African-Americans
Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink

Slate Stone Collage Painting - African American Artist
By Alvin C. Hollingsworth
Located in Miami, FL
African American Artist Alvin Hollingsworth creates a mixed-media abstract painting/collage that
Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Stone, Slate

'African Idol' — Mid-Century African-American artist
By Charles Elmer Harris
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
African-American artists, and Karamu House, a center for artists, writers, dancers, and home of the oldest
Category

1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Black Angel - African American Artist - Black Artist
Located in Miami, FL
a realist style by African American artist Thomas Blackshear. Oil on canvas laid on board
Category

Early 2000s American Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Black Angel - African American Artist
Located in Miami, FL
a realist style by African American artist Thomas Blackshear. Oil on canvas laid on board
Category

Early 2000s American Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

20th C. Figurative Abstract Painting Cleveland School African American Artist
By Beni E. Kosh
Located in Beachwood, OH
African-American artists, and the Karamu House artist group. Kosh scarcely ever exhibited or sold his work
Category

20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Abstract painting w/ photograph & collage objects, Black African-American artist
By Richard J. Watson
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
"Pearl's World" is a large acrylic painting with a photograph portrait and a number of found
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Home, African Village Scene Orange Sky, African American Artist
Located in Miami, FL
Africa and the West."[3] Over his life, he worked in both painting and printmaking. In 1959, Smith won
Category

1970s Post-War Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gouache

1977 REALIST African American SHOE SHINER Portrait Painting BLM ARTIST
Located in New York, NY
Arnold J. Hurley is an African American artist born 1944 Images on paper and canvas have been part
Category

1970s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Avalon, Abstract Acrylic Painting by African American Artist Bai, Framed
By Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Located in New york, NY
painting on board. It is signed on recto (front) by the artist. Titled on verso (back of painting). Ships
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Ballpoint Pen

"Anthropomorphic Figure, " Ink and Gouache Painting by Unknown African Artist
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Anthropomorphic Figure" is an original ink and gouache on handmade paper by an unknown African
Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Ink, Gouache

African American Artist Charles Bohannah (1910- 1985) oil painting, portrait
Located in Framingham, MA
, titled "Sun and Shade". Signed in the lower-left corner by Listed African-American Artist Charles
Category

1960s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Abstract Mixed Media Painting African American Woman Artist Cheryl Warrick
Located in Surfside, FL
, Massachusetts. 1997). She has taught painting at numerous venues in the Boston area and was a visiting artist at
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Canvas

Mid century South African Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of tapestry and paint. Panted by the artists of the African Diaspora. Painting was found at the prop
Category

Vintage 1950s South African Tribal Paintings

Materials

Cotton, Paint

Moroccan Rug North African Tribal Bauhaus Design Djoharian Collection Beige
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Beige Moroccan Amazigh rug North African tribal design - Djoharian Collection. Berber rugs and
Category

2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Moroccan Rug North African Tribal Bauhaus Design Djoharian Collection Vintage
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Red Vintage Moroccan Amazigh rug North African tribal design - Djoharian Collection Berber rugs
Category

Vintage 1970s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Moroccan Rug Bauhaus Style North African Design Djoharian Collection
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Large Bauhaus inspired Moroccan Amazigh Modern rug North African tribal design - Djoharian
Category

2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tomorrow is Today, Abstract Acrylic Painting by African American Artist Bai
By Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Located in New york, NY
ballpoint pen painting on board. It is signed on recto (front) by the artist. Ships matted/framed: 17” x
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Ballpoint Pen

Pardner, 1943 Vintage African American Art, Black Artist, Painting, Pet Portrait
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
African American artists. This show included works by Romare Bearden, who was awarded Honorable Mention
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Pink Africa, Painting
By Manuel Santelices
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"Pink Africa" Manuel Santelices 12 in. H x 9 in. W Unframed The worlds of fashion, society, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

Abstract painting listed artist Royal Society Arts Purple Green Orange Africa
By Anthony Benjamin
Located in Norfolk, GB
makes this painting pop! Provenance: From the Artist Estate A Gallery Certificate accompanies the
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

Abstract painting listed artist Royal Society Arts Blue Yellow Pink Africa
By Anthony Benjamin
Located in Norfolk, GB
accompanies the painting Anthony Benjamin was a 20th Century abstract precisionist artist. Born in London in
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

Large Red Moroccan Vintage Rug North African Tribal Design Djoharian Collection
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Large red Moroccan Amazigh vintage rug North African tribal design - Djoharian Collection
Category

Vintage 1970s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beige Black Moroccan Hallway Runner Beni Ourain Rug North African Tribal
By djoharian-design, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Large beige black Moroccan Amazigh Beni Ourain rug North African tribal design - Djoharian
Category

2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Moroccan Rug North African Tribal Beni Ourain Design Djoharian Collection Beige
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Beige Moroccan Amazigh rug North African tribal design - Djoharian Collection. Berber rugs and
Category

2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

North African Orientalist Scene Man on Horseback with Dogs outside City Building
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Orientalist Scene European artist, late 20th century possibly a copy of an earlier work judging
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Nude Figures, Metallic Gold Ground, African American Artist - Black Artist
Located in Miami, FL
, African American Artist. comic-strip illustrator and painter was born in New York City and began drawing
Category

1970s American Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Abstract painting listed artist Royal Society Arts Blue Orange Pink Music Africa
By Anthony Benjamin
Located in Norfolk, GB
accompanies the painting Anthony Benjamin was a 20th Century abstract precisionist artist. Born in 1931 he
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Paper, Acrylic

Abstract painting listed artist Royal Society Arts Pink Blue Red Orange Africa
By Anthony Benjamin
Located in Norfolk, GB
accompanies the painting Anthony Benjamin was a 20th Century abstract precisionist artist. Born in London in
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

Abstract painting listed artist Royal Society Arts Green Blue Yellow Red Africa
By Anthony Benjamin
Located in Norfolk, GB
accompanies the painting Anthony Benjamin was a 20th Century abstract precisionist artist. Born in London in
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

Abstract painting listed artist Royal Society Arts Pink Purple Yellow Red Africa
By Anthony Benjamin
Located in Norfolk, GB
accompanies the painting Anthony Benjamin was a 20th Century abstract precisionist artist. Born in London in
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Pastel

'Central Railroad' — Mid-Century African-American Artist
By Charles Elmer Harris
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
African-American artists, and Karamu House, a center for artists, writers, dancers, and home of the oldest
Category

1940s American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, India Ink

African Dancers, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
A bright and lively original painting depicting African dancers. :: Painting :: Contemporary
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

"Mamas Shock" African American Black Folk Artist
By Leon Collins
Located in San Antonio, TX
Leon Collins (Born 1930) Born Galveston Texas Artist Image Size: 28 x 21.75 Medium: Oil
Category

1970s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

1966 North African Street Scene by Mystery Artist
Located in Larchmont, NY
Mystery Artist Untitled (North African Street Scene), 1966 Oil on canvas 20 x 16 in. Framed: 24 x
Category

1960s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage African Tribal Batik Painting with Elephants
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Signed Batik'ed textile painting of elephants. Un-identified African artist. Framed in brass behind
Category

20th Century African Tribal Paintings

Materials

Textile

African poetry, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
African poetry, made of love. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

African evening, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The original painting "African evening" was created with colourful acrylic paints on a standard
Category

2010s Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Abstract painting listed artist Royal Society Art Blue Red Dot Pink Music Africa
By Anthony Benjamin
Located in Norfolk, GB
accompanies the painting Anthony Benjamin was a 20th Century abstract precisionist artist. Born in London in
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

African Home, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Christel Haag
Located in Yardley, PA
"African Home" is a vibrant, passionate and energetic artwork on canvas. It has many different
Category

2010s Modern Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Large 1970s Unframed Oil on Canvas Painting - South African artist Cyril Fradan
By Cyril Fradan
Located in London, GB
An impressive large scale unframed mixed media oil & acrylic painting by South African artist Cyril
Category

Vintage 1970s Sierra Leonean Other Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

African Woman, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Lucille Lee
Located in Yardley, PA
NY fashion week "Black lives matter" gets resources ,support and elevated! :: Painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modernist Portrait by African American Artist Charleston Wilson
Located in Larchmont, NY
period,Charleston Wilson also painted fine art to be sold. African-American artist Joseph Delaney created
Category

1970s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Africa Baby, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Amy Bernays
Located in Yardley, PA
in the studio and I think it benefits from the marathon. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Flowers Painting African Tree Pohutukawa
Located in Sempach, LU
signature. This artwork is one of a kind impasto oil painting. Flora of South Africa, impressionist style
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Naturalistic South African Landscape Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Naturalistic landscape painting of the South African Safari. The work is done in pastel like colors
Category

1920s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Prayer VII painting of African Christians, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Here is a painting from Cameroon of African Christians at prayer. :: Painting :: Surrealism
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

The Drummer 4 painting from Africa, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Cameroon artist Angu Walters often paints musicians. In this colorful acrylic painting we have an
Category

2010s Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Gnarled Tree - African American Artist
By Charles Alston
Located in Miami, FL
Artist Charles Henry Alston prefigures his Abstract Expressionist paintings of the early and mid-1950s
Category

1930s American Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

'6th City Wire Works' — Mid-Century African-American Artist
By Charles Elmer Harris
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
the Sho Nuff Art Group, a collective of African-American artists, and Karamu House, a center for
Category

1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

The Town Crier II painting from Africa, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
. The artist is Angu Walters of Cameroon, Central Africa. This painting will ship from the USA Your
Category

2010s Cubist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Large African Painting by Ngasagras
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fantastic painting of an African market by Ngasagras who was a member of the Poto-Poto school in
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Paintings

Materials

Wood

Large African Painting by Ngasagras
Large African Painting by Ngasagras
H 27.56 in W 61.03 in D 1.58 in
Ambushed in Africa - Expressionist Figurative Painting
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Artist, American Indian artist, Figurative Painting, Africa
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Pigment, Oil, Mixed Media

'Abstract, Charcoal and Rose', African-American Woman Artist, Oakland Museum
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
African-American artist and educator first studied at Dillard University, Louisiana where she received her
Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Indian Chief by African American artist Bai, Contemporary Work on Paper
By Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Located in New york, NY
Indian Chief, 2024 by contemporary African American artist Bai (Carl Karni-Bain), is a 30 x 22in
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Rag Paper, Ballpoint Pen

Space Africans
By Clarence James
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: James, Clarence Title: Space Africans Date: 2022 Medium: Acrylic, Aerosol, Oil Stick on
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Women on Horseback, Acrylic on Canvas by African American Artist Bai
By Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Located in New york, NY
African-American artist Bai. "Colour becomes symbols I use to reflect emotional stages that humans
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Ballpoint Pen

Exodus 12 - African American Artist - colorful abstract red orange purple pink
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
For four decades, G. (Gloucester) Caliman Coxe was considered the dean of African-American artists
Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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