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Mid 20th Century African American Art '' A peaceful Moment" C.1950
Located in London, GB
Mid 20th century African American Art '' A peaceful Moment" c.1950 Signed 'ISSERLIS' on reverse
Category

Mid-20th Century Paintings

Materials

Paint

Mid 20th Century African American Art '' A peaceful Moment" C.1950
Mid 20th Century African American Art '' A peaceful Moment" C.1950

Mid 20th Century African American Art '' A peaceful Moment" C.1950

H 18.9 in W 27.96 in D 1.38 in
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

Canvas, Oil

Pardner, 1943 Vintage African American Art, Black Artist, Painting, Pet Portrait
Pardner, 1943 Vintage African American Art, Black Artist, Painting, Pet Portrait

John Farrar
Pardner, 1943 Vintage African American Art, Black Artist, Painting, Pet Portrait, 1943

H 30.5 in W 36.625 in
EXODUS 28 African-American Art colorful abstract red orange green purple yellow
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
entered the University of Louisville to study visual art in his forties. He was the first African American
Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

EXODUS 28 African-American Art colorful abstract red orange green purple yellow
EXODUS 28 African-American Art colorful abstract red orange green purple yellow

G. Caliman Coxe
EXODUS 28 African-American Art colorful abstract red orange green purple yellow, 1980

H 22.5 in W 92.13 in
Folk Art Mexican Girl Oil Painting on Burlap Charming Naive African American Art
By Jose Maria de Servin
Located in Surfside, FL
"primitive" by Western academia, such as Native American, sub saharan African or Pacific Island art (see
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Burlap, Oil

Folk Art Mexican Girl Oil Painting on Burlap Charming Naive African American Art
Folk Art Mexican Girl Oil Painting on Burlap Charming Naive African American Art

Jose Maria de Servin
Folk Art Mexican Girl Oil Painting on Burlap Charming Naive African American Art

H 29 in W 23 in
Folk Art Mexican Boy Oil Painting on Burlap Charming Naive African American Art
By Jose Maria de Servin
Located in Surfside, FL
"primitive" by Western academia, such as Native American, sub saharan African or Pacific Island art (see
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Burlap, Oil

Folk Art Mexican Boy Oil Painting on Burlap Charming Naive African American Art
Folk Art Mexican Boy Oil Painting on Burlap Charming Naive African American Art

Jose Maria de Servin
Folk Art Mexican Boy Oil Painting on Burlap Charming Naive African American Art

H 29 in W 23 in
Blue Crain Wall, by Noland Anderson, African American Woman in Blue
Located in Charelston, SC
gallery African american art African american artist African american painting African-american art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Blue Crain Wall, by Noland Anderson, African American Woman in Blue

Noland Anderson
Blue Crain Wall, by Noland Anderson, African American Woman in Blue

H 12 in W 16 in
Smoke by Noland Anderson, African American Male @ Cigar Lounge Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Charelston, SC
African american art African american artist African american painting African-american art African
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Smoke by Noland Anderson, African American Male @ Cigar Lounge Acrylic on Canvas

Noland Anderson
Smoke by Noland Anderson, African American Male @ Cigar Lounge Acrylic on Canvas

H 40 in W 30 in
Good Catch
By Dana Coleman
Located in Charelston, SC
Good Catch, 2020 Keywords: black art Black artist Black art gallery African american art African
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Good Catch

Dana Coleman
Good Catch, 2020

H 40 in W 30 in
The House of Shango — African American artist
By Samella Lewis
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
historian, critic, curator, collector, and advocate of African American art has helped empower generations
Category

1990s Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

The House of Shango — African American artist
The House of Shango — African American artist

Samella Lewis
The House of Shango — African American artist, 1992

H 24 in W 18 in
Girl With Chicken And Dog
By Lorenzo Scott
Located in Charelston, SC
Girl With Chicken And Dog black art Black artist Black art gallery African american art African
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Girl With Chicken And Dog

Lorenzo Scott
Girl With Chicken And Dog

H 24 in W 21 in
Sisters Jumping Rope
By Lorenzo Scott
Located in Charelston, SC
Sisters Jumping Rope black art Black artist Black art gallery African american art African
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sisters Jumping Rope

Lorenzo Scott
Sisters Jumping Rope

H 24 in W 24 in
'African Idol' — Mid-Century African-American artist
By Charles Elmer Harris
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
recognition. Kosh’s work is noted in the catalog Yet Still, We Rise: African American Art in Cleveland 1920
Category

1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

'African Idol' — Mid-Century African-American artist
'African Idol' — Mid-Century African-American artist

Charles Elmer Harris
'African Idol' — Mid-Century African-American artist, c. 1950s

H 14 in W 9.75 in
20th C. Figurative Abstract Painting Cleveland School African American Artist
By Beni E. Kosh
Located in Beachwood, OH
. Kosh’s work is noted in the catalog Yet Still, We Rise: African American Art in Cleveland 1920 – 1970 and
Category

20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

20th C. Figurative Abstract Painting Cleveland School African American Artist
20th C. Figurative Abstract Painting Cleveland School African American Artist

Beni E. Kosh
20th C. Figurative Abstract Painting Cleveland School African American Artist

H 24 in W 18 in
Ox by Noland Anderson, Mixed Media Painting of Black Woman & Wildlife, Gold Leaf
Located in Charelston, SC
African american art African american artist African american painting African-american art African
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Ox by Noland Anderson, Mixed Media Painting of Black Woman & Wildlife, Gold Leaf

Noland Anderson
Ox by Noland Anderson, Mixed Media Painting of Black Woman & Wildlife, Gold Leaf, 2022

H 11 in W 14 in
'Central Railroad' — Mid-Century African-American Artist
By Charles Elmer Harris
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
recognition. Kosh’s work is noted in the catalog Yet Still, We Rise: African American Art in Cleveland 1920
Category

1940s American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, India Ink

'Central Railroad' — Mid-Century African-American Artist
'Central Railroad' — Mid-Century African-American Artist

Charles Elmer Harris
'Central Railroad' — Mid-Century African-American Artist, c. 1945

H 17.75 in W 23.5 in
'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

'6th City Wire Works' — Mid-Century African-American Artist

Charles Elmer Harris
'6th City Wire Works' — Mid-Century African-American Artist, c. 1950s

H 15 in W 21.75 in
The Ellington Finesse Effect by Noland Anderson, Black Male & Cocktail Jazz Club
Located in Charelston, SC
African american art African american artist African american painting African-american art African
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

The Ellington Finesse Effect by Noland Anderson, Black Male & Cocktail Jazz Club

Noland Anderson
The Ellington Finesse Effect by Noland Anderson, Black Male & Cocktail Jazz Club, 2021

H 16 in W 20 in
Play it on the B side by Noland Anderson, Vibrant Black Jazz Trumpeter
Located in Charelston, SC
African american art African american artist African american painting African-american art African
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Play it on the B side by Noland Anderson, Vibrant Black Jazz Trumpeter

Noland Anderson
Play it on the B side by Noland Anderson, Vibrant Black Jazz Trumpeter, 2021

H 36 in W 48 in
LE Hand Embellished Giclee on Canvas : Transcendent Achievement Through Transfor
Located in Charelston, SC
African american art African american artist African american painting African-american art African
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Art

Materials

Canvas, Archival Ink, Oil, Pigment

LE Hand Embellished Giclee on Canvas : Transcendent Achievement Through Transfor

Noland Anderson
LE Hand Embellished Giclee on Canvas : Transcendent Achievement Through Transfor, 2021

H 18 in W 24 in D 1 in
An American Civil War Era African American Southern Quilt From the Deep South
Located in Barrington, IL
repurposed into this beautiful folk art creation by African Americans in the deep south.   The backing of the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Wool, Cotton

An American Civil War Era African American Southern Quilt From the Deep South
An American Civil War Era African American Southern Quilt From the Deep South

An American Civil War Era African American Southern Quilt From the Deep South

H 0.5 in W 73 in D 63 in
Untitled by Noland Anderson, Painting of Black Male Saxophonist with dreadlocks
Located in Charelston, SC
African american art African american artist African american painting African-american art African
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled by Noland Anderson, Painting of Black Male Saxophonist with dreadlocks

Noland Anderson
Untitled by Noland Anderson, Painting of Black Male Saxophonist with dreadlocks , 2022

H 40 in W 32 in
Blue Plate Special by Noland Anderson, Spirited Jazz & Dance in Oil on Canvas
Located in Charelston, SC
African american art African american artist African american painting African-american art African
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Blue Plate Special by Noland Anderson, Spirited Jazz & Dance in Oil on Canvas

Noland Anderson
Blue Plate Special by Noland Anderson, Spirited Jazz & Dance in Oil on Canvas, 2022

H 30 in W 48 in
Mid 20th Century African American Southern Quilt in Red, Purple, Green, Orange
Located in Barrington, IL
Bend Quilts, Alabama Quilts, 19th Century Quilts, African American Art, Antique African American Quilts
Category

Mid-20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Mid 20th Century African American Southern Quilt in Red, Purple, Green, Orange
Mid 20th Century African American Southern Quilt in Red, Purple, Green, Orange

Mid 20th Century African American Southern Quilt in Red, Purple, Green, Orange

H 91 in W 60 in D 0.2 in
Abstract painting w/ collage & photographs, Black African American history
By Richard J. Watson
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
. It includes imagery that references African American history and cultural references on the Black
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Abstract painting w/ collage & photographs, Black African American history
Abstract painting w/ collage & photographs, Black African American history

Richard J. Watson
Abstract painting w/ collage & photographs, Black African American history, 2020

H 48 in W 36 in D 2 in
Abstract painting w/ collage & photographs, Black African American history
By Richard J. Watson
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
art world. Much of his work relates to his experiences as a Black African American man. He is a
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Abstract painting w/ collage & photographs, Black African American history
Abstract painting w/ collage & photographs, Black African American history

Richard J. Watson
Abstract painting w/ collage & photographs, Black African American history, 2020

H 48 in W 36 in D 2 in
SHOUT Signed Lithograph, Drawing, Black Church, African American Culture
By Samella Lewis
Located in Union City, NJ
, administrator, editor, filmmaker and collector and is renowned for her contributions to African American art and
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

SHOUT Signed Lithograph, Drawing, Black Church, African American Culture
SHOUT Signed Lithograph, Drawing, Black Church, African American Culture

Samella Lewis
SHOUT Signed Lithograph, Drawing, Black Church, African American Culture, 2004

H 15.5 in W 23.5 in
Pipe Dreams: African American collage painting w/ photographs figures, objects
By Richard J. Watson
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
work is held in the Petrucci Family Foundation Collection of African American Art; the Pennsylvania
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Found Objects, Acrylic, Mixed Media

Pipe Dreams: African American collage painting w/ photographs figures, objects
Pipe Dreams: African American collage painting w/ photographs figures, objects

Richard J. Watson
Pipe Dreams: African American collage painting w/ photographs figures, objects, 2011

H 20 in W 20 in D 2 in
LE Hand Embellished Giclee on Canvas : Transcendent Achievement Through Transfor
Located in Charelston, SC
African american art African american artist African american painting African-american art African
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Art

Materials

Oil, Pigment, Canvas, Archival Ink

LE Hand Embellished Giclee on Canvas : Transcendent Achievement Through Transfor

Noland Anderson
LE Hand Embellished Giclee on Canvas : Transcendent Achievement Through Transfor, 2021

H 18 in W 24 in D 1 in
LE Hand Embellished Giclee on Canvas : Transcendent Achievement Through Transfor
Located in Charelston, SC
African american art African american artist African american painting African-american art African
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Art

Materials

Canvas, Archival Ink, Oil, Pigment

LE Hand Embellished Giclee on Canvas : Transcendent Achievement Through Transfor

Noland Anderson
LE Hand Embellished Giclee on Canvas : Transcendent Achievement Through Transfor, 2021

H 18 in W 24 in D 1 in
LE Hand Embellished Giclee on Canvas : Transcendent Achievement Through Transfor
Located in Charelston, SC
African american art African american artist African american painting African-american art African
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Art

Materials

Canvas, Archival Ink, Oil, Pigment

LE Hand Embellished Giclee on Canvas : Transcendent Achievement Through Transfor

Noland Anderson
LE Hand Embellished Giclee on Canvas : Transcendent Achievement Through Transfor, 2021

H 18 in W 24 in D 1 in
I See You Jockin FP
By Fahamu Pecou
Located in East Quogue, NY
Smithsonian National Museum of African American Art and Culture, Societe Generale (Paris), Nasher Museum at
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

I See You Jockin FP
I See You Jockin FP

Fahamu Pecou
I See You Jockin FP, 2009

H 72 in W 60 in
Abstract painting w/ photograph & collage objects, Black African-American artist
By Richard J. Watson
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
held in the Petrucci Family Foundation Collection of African American Art; the Pennsylvania Academy of
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Abstract painting w/ photograph & collage objects, Black African-American artist
Abstract painting w/ photograph & collage objects, Black African-American artist

Richard J. Watson
Abstract painting w/ photograph & collage objects, Black African-American artist, 2000

H 48 in W 41 in D 2 in
Meditation on African Sculpture, mid-century figural abstract painting
By Beni E. Kosh
Located in Beachwood, OH
connected to the “Sho Nuff Art Group”, a group of African-American artists, and the Karamu House artist
Category

1950s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Meditation on African Sculpture, mid-century figural abstract painting
Meditation on African Sculpture, mid-century figural abstract painting

Beni E. Kosh
Meditation on African Sculpture, mid-century figural abstract painting, 1957

H 20 in W 15 in
Skittles & Riddles: African American collage painting w/ Black figures, green
By Richard J. Watson
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
. His work is held in the Petrucci Family Foundation Collection of African American Art; the
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Leather, Acrylic, Panel, Fiberboard, Archival Paper

Skittles & Riddles: African American collage painting w/ Black figures, green
Skittles & Riddles: African American collage painting w/ Black figures, green

Richard J. Watson
Skittles & Riddles: African American collage painting w/ Black figures, green, 2012

H 24.5 in W 22.5 in D 1.5 in
Gatekeeper: abstract African American collage painting w/ Black figures, yellow
By Richard J. Watson
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
. His work is held in the Petrucci Family Foundation Collection of African American Art; the
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Leather, Acrylic, Panel, Fiberboard, Archival Paper

Gatekeeper: abstract African American collage painting w/ Black figures, yellow
Gatekeeper: abstract African American collage painting w/ Black figures, yellow

Richard J. Watson
Gatekeeper: abstract African American collage painting w/ Black figures, yellow, 2012

H 24.5 in W 22.5 in D 1.5 in
Biography of a Drive-By: wall sculpture by Black African-American artist
By Richard J. Watson
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
," the African American Museum in Philadelphia, Oct 2021 - Mar 2022. "Most of my works are supported by
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Found Objects, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Panel

Biography of a Drive-By: wall sculpture by Black African-American artist
Biography of a Drive-By: wall sculpture by Black African-American artist

Richard J. Watson
Biography of a Drive-By: wall sculpture by Black African-American artist , 2021

H 24 in W 14 in D 6 in
African American Realist Oil Painting Baseball Outsider Folk Art Andrew Turner
By Andrew Turner
Located in Surfside, FL
the legacy of African American participation in the arts." Folk Artist, Outsider artist, Folk Art. His
Category

1970s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Acrylic

African American Realist Oil Painting Baseball Outsider Folk Art Andrew Turner
African American Realist Oil Painting Baseball Outsider Folk Art Andrew Turner

Andrew Turner
African American Realist Oil Painting Baseball Outsider Folk Art Andrew Turner, 1969-1970

H 23 in W 25 in
Night Watchers: African American collage painting w/ Black figures, red pink
By Richard J. Watson
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
. His work is held in the Petrucci Family Foundation Collection of African American Art; the
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Leather, Acrylic, Panel, Fiberboard, Archival Paper

Night Watchers: African American collage painting w/ Black figures, red pink
Night Watchers: African American collage painting w/ Black figures, red pink

Richard J. Watson
Night Watchers: African American collage painting w/ Black figures, red pink, 2012

H 24.5 in W 22.5 in D 1.5 in
Grant Series Torn Paper Collage Painting African American Artist John Rozelle
By John Rozelle
Located in Surfside, FL
Harold A. and Ann R. Sorgenti Collection of Contemporary African-American Art. Includes works by Benny
Category

1980s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Laid Paper, Mixed Media

Grant Series Torn Paper Collage Painting African American Artist John Rozelle
Grant Series Torn Paper Collage Painting African American Artist John Rozelle

John Rozelle
Grant Series Torn Paper Collage Painting African American Artist John Rozelle, 1988

H 20 in W 16 in
3-part painting construction by Black African American artist, w/ found objects
By Richard J. Watson
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
held in the Petrucci Family Foundation Collection of African American Art; the Pennsylvania Academy of
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Found Objects, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Glass, Wood

3-part painting construction by Black African American artist, w/ found objects
3-part painting construction by Black African American artist, w/ found objects

Richard J. Watson
3-part painting construction by Black African American artist, w/ found objects, 2019

H 23 in W 30 in D 3 in
In the Nick of Time: African American collage painting w/ found objects & figure
By Richard J. Watson
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Collection of African American Art; the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts; the Uniworld Corporation; Sony
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Panel, Leather, Fiberboard, Found Objects, Acrylic

In the Nick of Time: African American collage painting w/ found objects & figure
In the Nick of Time: African American collage painting w/ found objects & figure

Richard J. Watson
In the Nick of Time: African American collage painting w/ found objects & figure, 2012

H 2 in Dm 23 in
St. George — African American artist
By John Tarrell Scott
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
to American art in a major retrospective, Circle Dance: The Art of John T. Scott. Scott was
Category

1990s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Woodcut

St. George — African American artist
St. George — African American artist

John Tarrell Scott
St. George — African American artist, 1992

H 9 in W 6.13 in
LE Hand Embellished Giclee on Canvas : Transcendent Achievement Through Transfor
Located in Charelston, SC
African american art African american artist African american painting African-american art African
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Acrylic Polymer, Acrylic, Giclée, Canvas

LE Hand Embellished Giclee on Canvas : Transcendent Achievement Through Transfor

Noland Anderson
LE Hand Embellished Giclee on Canvas : Transcendent Achievement Through Transfor, 2021

H 18 in W 24 in D 1 in
Every Time I Feel the Spirit: African American collage painting w/ figures, blue
By Richard J. Watson
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Collection of African American Art; the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts; the Uniworld Corporation; Sony
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Panel, Fiberboard, Leather, Archival Paper

Every Time I Feel the Spirit: African American collage painting w/ figures, blue
Every Time I Feel the Spirit: African American collage painting w/ figures, blue

Richard J. Watson
Every Time I Feel the Spirit: African American collage painting w/ figures, blue, 2012

H 24.5 in W 22.5 in D 1.5 in
Hero - African American Baseball Player, Boxer, Soldier, and Businessman
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
International Revue of African-American Art and The Village Voice, as well as being included in " 100 New York
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Hero - African American Baseball Player, Boxer, Soldier, and Businessman
Hero - African American Baseball Player, Boxer, Soldier, and Businessman

Francks Deceus
Hero - African American Baseball Player, Boxer, Soldier, and Businessman, 2005

H 24 in W 48 in
BACKYARD Signed Lithograph, Black Couple, African American Heritage, Quilts
By James Demark
Located in Union City, NJ
acclaimed African-American art historian, Dr. Samella Lewis, receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. After
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

BACKYARD Signed Lithograph, Black Couple, African American Heritage, Quilts
BACKYARD Signed Lithograph, Black Couple, African American Heritage, Quilts

James Demark
BACKYARD Signed Lithograph, Black Couple, African American Heritage, Quilts , 1996

H 38 in W 23 in
Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Pink, Cream, Blue, Green, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
England region of the United State or African Americans in the Southern part of the Us in their quilts
Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Pink, Cream, Blue, Green, Red
Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Pink, Cream, Blue, Green, Red

Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Pink, Cream, Blue, Green, Red

W 41 in L 171 in
A Still Life
Located in Sheffield, MA
Bearden & Harry Henderson, A History of African-American Art (1993); Elsa Honig Fine, The Afro-American
Category

1960s Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

A Still Life
A Still Life

Alvin Hollingsworth
A Still Life

H 42 in W 30 in D 3 in
Contemporary Moroccan Rug with Modern American Colonial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80618, new contemporary Moroccan rug with Modern American Colonial style. Displaying well-balanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani American Colonial Moroccan and N...

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Moroccan Rug with Modern American Colonial Style
Contemporary Moroccan Rug with Modern American Colonial Style

Contemporary Moroccan Rug with Modern American Colonial Style

W 50 in L 75 in
THE FAMILY Signed Lithograph, Black Family Portrait, Collage, African American
By James Denmark
Located in Union City, NJ
under the artist and acclaimed African-American art historian, Dr. Samella Lewis, receiving a Bachelor
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

THE FAMILY Signed Lithograph, Black Family Portrait, Collage, African American
THE FAMILY Signed Lithograph, Black Family Portrait, Collage, African American

James Denmark
THE FAMILY Signed Lithograph, Black Family Portrait, Collage, African American , 1987

H 29 in W 20.25 in
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

Africa - Collage Painting in Orange - African American Artist
Africa - Collage Painting in Orange - African American Artist

Alvin Hollingsworth
Africa - Collage Painting in Orange - African American Artist , 1985

H 18.2 in W 24.4 in D 2 in
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

Black Angel - African American Artist
Black Angel - African American Artist

Thomas Blackshear
Black Angel - African American Artist, 2000s circa

H 60 in W 41 in D 2 in
African American Woman artist Mailou Jones Cezannian Cote d'Azur cubist village
Located in Norwich, GB
If you are interested in African American Art and in Women in the Arts, I will certainly not need
Category

Mid-19th Century American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Handmade Paper

African American Woman artist Mailou Jones Cezannian Cote d'Azur cubist village
African American Woman artist Mailou Jones Cezannian Cote d'Azur cubist village

Lois Mailou Jones
African American Woman artist Mailou Jones Cezannian Cote d'Azur cubist village, ca 1953

H 29.93 in W 25.79 in D 1.19 in
"Cars, Buildings People" Contemporary Outsider Folk Art African American Urban
By Purvis Young
Located in New York, NY
"Cars, Buildings People" Contemporary Outsider Folk Art African American Urban The painting
Category

1990s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

"Cars, Buildings People" Contemporary Outsider Folk Art African American Urban
"Cars, Buildings People" Contemporary Outsider Folk Art African American Urban

Purvis Young
"Cars, Buildings People" Contemporary Outsider Folk Art African American Urban , c. 1990s

H 68 in W 51 in D 2 in
Art book: 30 Americans artists (hand signed and dated by Glenn Ligon)
By Glenn Ligon
Located in New York, NY
range of African-American art. Recent New York exhibitions inspired the Rubell family to mount an
Category

2010s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Paper, Permanent Marker, Lithograph, Offset

Art book: 30 Americans artists (hand signed and dated by Glenn Ligon)
Art book: 30 Americans artists (hand signed and dated by Glenn Ligon)

Glenn Ligon
Art book: 30 Americans artists (hand signed and dated by Glenn Ligon), 2012

H 11.5 in W 9 in D 1.25 in
African American Sitting Portrait
By Arnold Blanch
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
social-realist American life with mystical overtones and a child-like seeming style. He was also a
Category

Mid-20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

African American Sitting Portrait
African American Sitting Portrait

Arnold Blanch
African American Sitting Portrait

H 34 in W 24 in D 2 in
'African Idol' — 1930s American Modernism
By Robert Vale Faro
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Robert Vale Faro, untitled (African Idol), serigraph, c. 1940, edition 6. Signed in pencil. A fine
Category

1940s American Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

'African Idol' — 1930s American Modernism
'African Idol' — 1930s American Modernism

Robert Vale Faro
'African Idol' — 1930s American Modernism, c. 1930s

H 8.75 in W 6 in
'The Blue Scarf', 1960's African American Oil, Study of a Black Woman, Phoenix
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
An elegant and psychologically penetrating, American School portrait of a woman, shown in three
Category

1980s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'The Blue Scarf', 1960's African American Oil, Study of a Black Woman, Phoenix
'The Blue Scarf', 1960's African American Oil, Study of a Black Woman, Phoenix

20th century American School
'The Blue Scarf', 1960's African American Oil, Study of a Black Woman, Phoenix, Circa 1965

H 14 in W 12 in D 0.75 in
African American Pine Burr Quilt
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Exceptional African American pine burr quilt. All hand quilted and pieced. Found in Selma, Alabama
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Quilts

Materials

Textile

African American Pine Burr Quilt
African American Pine Burr Quilt

African American Pine Burr Quilt

H 75 in W 60 in D 0.25 in
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 - Black Artist
Black Angel - African American Artist - Black Artist

Thomas Blackshear
Black Angel - African American Artist - Black Artist, 2000s circa

H 60 in W 41 in D 2 in
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  • What are some characteristics of African art?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    One of the key characteristics of African art is that it tends to emphasize emotion over realism, so pieces often don't closely resemble their animal or human subjects. In addition, traditional African artists tend to work in three-dimensional formats like sculptures rather than painting or drawing. Also, many pieces have a spiritual meaning to the creators and their cultures. On 1stDibs, shop a range of African art from some of the world's top sellers.
  • Who are some famous African-American artists?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Some famous African-American artists include Horace Pippin, Augusta Savage, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Aaron Douglas, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kerry James Marshall, Theaster Gates, Sam Gillam, Kara Walker and Kehinde Wiley. Shop a variety of African-American art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • What is African American quilting?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    African American quilting has roots in history during slavery and was a way for African American women to bond. The quilts themselves tell stories of history, teach lessons and are beacons of hope. Shop a collection of African American quilts from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The history of African-American quilting stretches back almost as far as the beginning of the United States itself. The craft began with slave women quilting on plantations and after emancipation, the tradition of quilting continued. Today, there are many African American quilters who are inspired by a number of different quilting traditions. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of African-American quilts from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • What is African art?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    African art is painting, sculptures, masks or installations that originate from the African continent. Masquerade, metalwork, sculpture, architecture, fiber art and dance are particularly popular artistic expressions in Africa. Many of these art forms are defined by expressive individualism, an emphasis on the human figure and visual abstraction.
  • What is African art called?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    African art is simply called African art. Sculpture, pottery, painting, rock art and other works of visual art native to Africa all fall under the umbrella of African art (performance art that originates in Africa will also be called African art). On 1stDibs, there is an exquisite range of African art to choose from.
  • What is traditional African wooden art?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Traditional African wooden art is a term that describes pieces made by artists in Africa using techniques that have been passed down through generations. Examples include masks, figurines and sculptures depicting human and animal figures. Find a collection of traditional African art on 1stDibs.
  • What are carved wood figures in African art?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.

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