THE LAMP Vintage 1984 Poster, Original 1st Printing, Civil Rights, Justice

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THE LAMP Vintage 1984 Poster, Original 1st Printing, Civil Rights, Justice
1984

About the Item

ROMARE BEARDEN 1970-1980 THE LAMP (after the 1984 collage on board by Bearden) Commemorative Poster - Brown v. Board of Education 30 Years later: "The Politics of Excellence", printed in 4-color offset lithography on heavyweight white semigloss paper Poster size - 33.75 x 21.5 inches, unframed, slight handling on margins, overall very good condition Image size - 23.5 x 17.25 inches Poster is not hand signed. Printed signature is visible in image area mid right side(see photo detail). Unframed. THE LAMP is a specially commissioned poster designed by Romare Bearden and is the original first printing which was produced for the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.( LDF) in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education; the decision of The Supreme Court of the United States ending officially imposed segregation in public education. Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka was a landmark 1954 Supreme Court case in which the justices ruled unanimously that racial segregation of children in public schools was unconstitutional. Brown v. Board of Education was one of the cornerstones of the civil rights movement, and helped establish the precedent that “separate-but-equal” education and other services were not, in fact, equal at all. About the artist- Romare Bearden (1911-1988) Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Romare Bearden is one of America’s most esteemed African American contemporary artists. Bearden grew up in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City and attended New York University where he received a degree in mathematics. Following graduation, Bearden turned his attention to art, pursuing further studies with George Grosz at the Art Students League. The artist served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1945. After leaving the Army, Bearden used funds from the GI Bill to travel to Europe for six months to study art history and philosophy at the Sorbonne. During this trip, Bearden had the opportunity to meet Henri Matisse, Georges Braque and Joan Miro, all of who had a strong influence on his artwork. Bearden’s work on canvas and collages expressed the complexities of rural Black America. “My intention is to reveal through pictorial complexities of the life I know,” he said. He integrated scenes from his childhood in North Carolina and from New York City, including many rituals and social customs. Another theme throughout his work was music. Bearden grew up surrounded by musicians and loved jazz and blues. Romare Bearden’s artwork can be found in numerous permanent collections around the country including the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Retrospective exhibitions of Bearden’s art have been held by The Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte; the Museum of Modern Art; the Detroit Institute; and the Studio Museum in Harlem. As well, President Reagan awarded Bearden with the National Medal of Artists in 1987, one year before his death.

Creation Year:
1984
Dimensions:
Height: 33.75 in (85.73 cm)Width: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)
Medium:
Offset
Movement & Style:
Contemporary
After:
Romare Bearden (1911 - 1988, American)
Period:
1980-1989
Condition:
Very good condition, unframed, bright colors, original 1st printing produced in 1984 in NYC.
Gallery Location:
Union City, NJ
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU832312179882

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