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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
'#9' — Modernist Abstraction — African American Artist
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Smithsonian American Art Museum. His work is referenced in 'Afro-American Artists, A Bibliographical Directory
Category

1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

'#9' — Modernist Abstraction — African American Artist
'#9' — Modernist Abstraction — African American Artist

Hilliard Dean
'#9' — Modernist Abstraction — African American Artist, 1970

H 13.75 in W 18.5 in
#6 — Modernist Abstraction — African American Artist
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Cederholm, Boston Public Library, 1973, and in 'Free Within Ourselves: African-American Artists in the
Category

1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

#6 — Modernist Abstraction — African American Artist
#6 — Modernist Abstraction — African American Artist

Hilliard Dean
#6 — Modernist Abstraction — African American Artist, 1970

H 14.25 in W 17.5 in
#4 — Modernist Abstraction — African American Artist
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Smithsonian American Art Museum. His work is referenced in 'Afro-American Artists, A Bibliographical Directory
Category

1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

#4 — Modernist Abstraction — African American Artist
#4 — Modernist Abstraction — African American Artist

Hilliard Dean
#4 — Modernist Abstraction — African American Artist, 1970

H 15.63 in W 18 in
#5 — Modernist Abstraction — African American Artist
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Cederholm, Boston Public Library, 1973, and in 'Free Within Ourselves: African-American Artists in the
Category

1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

#5 — Modernist Abstraction — African American Artist
#5 — Modernist Abstraction — African American Artist

Hilliard Dean
#5 — Modernist Abstraction — African American Artist, 1970

H 14.25 in W 16.38 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
'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

'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
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

Slate Stone Collage Painting - African American Artist
Slate Stone Collage Painting - African American Artist

Alvin C. Hollingsworth
Slate Stone Collage Painting - African American Artist, 1955 - 1963

H 18.2 in W 24.45 in D 2 in
Gnarled Tree - African American Artist
By Charles Alston
Located in Miami, FL
Executed in 1930, this abstract yet representational biomorphic charcoal work by African American
Category

1930s American Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Gnarled Tree - African American Artist
Gnarled Tree - African American Artist

Charles Alston
Gnarled Tree - African American Artist , 1930 circa

H 14.5 in W 11.75 in
'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

'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
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

Modernist Portrait by African American Artist Charleston Wilson
Modernist Portrait by African American Artist Charleston Wilson

Charleston Wilson
Modernist Portrait by African American Artist Charleston Wilson, 1970

H 25.25 in W 21.25 in D 1 in
St. George — African American artist
By John Tarrell Scott
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
ARTIST John Tarrell Scott is best known for his monumental woodcuts and his African-Caribbean-New Orleans
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
'Cascade' — Contemporary African American Artist
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
-matted to museum standards, unframed. ABOUT THE ARTIST Painter, collagist, muralist, and educator, Ralph
Category

1980s Abstract Geometric Mixed Media

Materials

Conté, Oil, Acrylic, Felt Pen

'Cascade' — Contemporary African American Artist
'Cascade' — Contemporary African American Artist

Ralph Arnold
'Cascade' — Contemporary African American Artist, !986-88

H 22.75 in W 22.38 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
The House of Shango — African American artist
By Samella Lewis
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
the first African American to convene the National Conference of African American artists held at
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
'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
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

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
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

Improvisation abstract African-American artist painting.
Improvisation abstract African-American artist painting.

Roland Ayers
Improvisation abstract African-American artist painting. , 1981

H 24 in W 19 in
'Mondo Negro III' — African American artist
By Camille Billops
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
award-winning African-American visual artist, documentary filmmaker, and art historian. Her etchings are
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

'Mondo Negro III' — African American artist
'Mondo Negro III' — African American artist

Camille Billops
'Mondo Negro III' — African American artist, 2000

H 7.88 in W 7.38 in
"Blues" 1971 African American Artist - Color lithograph Framed
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
A wonderful print by African American artist, Charles White (1918 - 1979) "Blues" Color lithograph
Category

1970s American Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Lithograph

"Blues" 1971 African American Artist - Color lithograph Framed
"Blues" 1971 African American Artist - Color lithograph Framed

Charles White
"Blues" 1971 African American Artist - Color lithograph Framed , 1971

H 11.5 in W 26.75 in
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

Nude Figures, Metallic Gold Ground, African American Artist - Black Artist
Nude Figures, Metallic Gold Ground, African American Artist - Black Artist

Alvin Carl Hollingsworth
Nude Figures, Metallic Gold Ground, African American Artist - Black Artist , Circa 1970

H 9.5 in W 7.5 in
'Sculpturegraph' — Modernist Abstraction, Contemporary African American Artist
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
created on a distinct matrix. ABOUT THE ARTIST Born in Alabama, African American sculptor, printmaker
Category

1980s American Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Monoprint

'Sculpturegraph' — Modernist Abstraction, Contemporary African American Artist
'Sculpturegraph' — Modernist Abstraction, Contemporary African American Artist

George Rogers
'Sculpturegraph' — Modernist Abstraction, Contemporary African American Artist, 1984

H 13.25 in W 8.88 in
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

Exodus 12 - African American Artist - colorful abstract red orange purple pink
Exodus 12 - African American Artist - colorful abstract red orange purple pink

G. Caliman Coxe
Exodus 12 - African American Artist - colorful abstract red orange purple pink, 1980

H 46.75 in W 29.75 in
"Vision of Angels, " Important Night-Time Scene, WPA Era, African American Artist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
American artists such as Robert Neal, James Amos Porter and Charles Alston. The stylized posture of the
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

"Vision of Angels, " Important Night-Time Scene, WPA Era, African American Artist
"Vision of Angels, " Important Night-Time Scene, WPA Era, African American Artist

"Vision of Angels, " Important Night-Time Scene, WPA Era, African American Artist

H 23.5 in W 27.5 in D 1 in
Reclining Nude — Mid-Century Modernism, African American Artist
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
: Adrienne E. Wheeler Collection, acquired from the artist. ABOUT THE ARTIST Robert Blackburn (1920 - 2003
Category

1940s American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Ink

Reclining Nude — Mid-Century Modernism, African American Artist

Robert Blackburn
Reclining Nude — Mid-Century Modernism, African American Artist, c. 1948

H 18.75 in W 23.5 in
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

African American Artist Charles Bohannah (1910- 1985) oil painting, portrait
African American Artist Charles Bohannah (1910- 1985) oil painting, portrait

Charles Bohannah
African American Artist Charles Bohannah (1910- 1985) oil painting, portrait, unknown

H 23.5 in W 19.5 in D 2 in
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

Women on Horseback, Acrylic on Canvas by African American Artist Bai
Women on Horseback, Acrylic on Canvas by African American Artist Bai

Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Women on Horseback, Acrylic on Canvas by African American Artist Bai, 2022

H 43 in W 53 in D 1.5 in
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

Indian Chief by African American artist Bai, Contemporary Work on Paper
Indian Chief by African American artist Bai, Contemporary Work on Paper

Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Indian Chief by African American artist Bai, Contemporary Work on Paper, 2024

H 30 in W 22 in D 0.25 in
Grant Series Torn Paper Collage Painting African American Artist John Rozelle
By John Rozelle
Located in Surfside, FL
Academy of Fine Arts. The Chemistry of Color: African American Artists in Philadelphia, 1970-1990. The
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
The Black Indian Chief by African American Artist Bai, Contemporary Art on Paper
By Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Located in New york, NY
The Black Indian Chief, 2024 by contemporary African American artist Bai (Carl Karni-Bain), is a 30
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Rag Paper, Ballpoint Pen

The Black Indian Chief by African American Artist Bai, Contemporary Art on Paper
The Black Indian Chief by African American Artist Bai, Contemporary Art on Paper

Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
The Black Indian Chief by African American Artist Bai, Contemporary Art on Paper, 2024

H 30 in W 22 in D 0.25 in
Motif. Abstract, African American Artist Viola Leak Woodcut Silkscreen Print
By Viola Burley Leak
Located in Surfside, FL
Spirit Moves: African American Dance in History and Art" exhibit. This fine artist has taught art at
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen, Woodcut

Motif. Abstract, African American Artist Viola Leak Woodcut Silkscreen Print
Motif. Abstract, African American Artist Viola Leak Woodcut Silkscreen Print

Viola Burley Leak
Motif. Abstract, African American Artist Viola Leak Woodcut Silkscreen Print, 1982

H 38 in W 25 in
Abstract painting w/ photograph & collage objects, Black African-American artist
By Richard J. Watson
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
"Portals + Revelations: Richard J. Watson," the African American Museum in Philadelphia, Oct 2021 - Mar
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
Avalon, Abstract Acrylic Painting by African American Artist Bai, Framed
By Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Located in New york, NY
University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC, The Harrison Museum of African American Culture, Roanoke, VA
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Ballpoint Pen

Avalon, Abstract Acrylic Painting by African American Artist Bai, Framed
Avalon, Abstract Acrylic Painting by African American Artist Bai, Framed

Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Avalon, Abstract Acrylic Painting by African American Artist Bai, Framed, 2021

H 19.5 in W 17.5 in D 0.5 in
Two Men and a Horse by African American Artist Bai, Contemporary Art on Paper
By Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Located in New york, NY
Two Men and a Horse, 2024 by contemporary African American artist Bai (Carl Karni-Bain), is a 30 x
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Rag Paper, Ballpoint Pen

Two Men and a Horse by African American Artist Bai, Contemporary Art on Paper
Two Men and a Horse by African American Artist Bai, Contemporary Art on Paper

Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Two Men and a Horse by African American Artist Bai, Contemporary Art on Paper, 2024

H 30 in W 22 in D 0.25 in
Motif, Gold Abstract African American Artist Viola Leak Woodcut Silkscreen Print
By Viola Burley Leak
Located in Surfside, FL
the "When the Spirit Moves: African American Dance in History and Art" exhibit. This fine artist has
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen, Woodcut

Motif, Gold Abstract African American Artist Viola Leak Woodcut Silkscreen Print
Motif, Gold Abstract African American Artist Viola Leak Woodcut Silkscreen Print

Viola Burley Leak
Motif, Gold Abstract African American Artist Viola Leak Woodcut Silkscreen Print, 1982

H 38 in W 25 in
Motif, Orange Blue, African American Artist Viola Leak Woodcut Silkscreen Print
By Viola Burley Leak
Located in Surfside, FL
Spirit Moves: African American Dance in History and Art" exhibit. This fine artist has taught art at
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen, Woodcut

Motif, Orange Blue, African American Artist Viola Leak Woodcut Silkscreen Print
Motif, Orange Blue, African American Artist Viola Leak Woodcut Silkscreen Print

Viola Burley Leak
Motif, Orange Blue, African American Artist Viola Leak Woodcut Silkscreen Print, 1982

H 38 in W 25 in
Motif (Purple), African American Artist Viola Leak Woodcut or Silkscreen Print
By Viola Burley Leak
Located in Surfside, FL
Spirit Moves: African American Dance in History and Art" exhibit. This fine artist has taught art at
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen, Woodcut

Motif (Purple), African American Artist Viola Leak Woodcut or Silkscreen Print
Motif (Purple), African American Artist Viola Leak Woodcut or Silkscreen Print

Viola Burley Leak
Motif (Purple), African American Artist Viola Leak Woodcut or Silkscreen Print, 1982

H 33 in W 25 in
Keeping the Culture. mixed media signed print, renowned African American artist
By Kerry James Marshall
Located in New York, NY
, which is considered Harvard University's highest honor in the field of African and African American
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen, Pencil, Mixed Media, Linocut

Keeping the Culture. mixed media signed print, renowned African American artist
Keeping the Culture. mixed media signed print, renowned African American artist

Kerry James Marshall
Keeping the Culture. mixed media signed print, renowned African American artist , 2011

H 20.25 in W 30.25 in
Tomorrow is Today, Abstract Acrylic Painting by African American Artist Bai
By Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Located in New york, NY
University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC, The Harrison Museum of African American Culture, Roanoke, VA
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Ballpoint Pen

Tomorrow is Today, Abstract Acrylic Painting by African American Artist Bai
Tomorrow is Today, Abstract Acrylic Painting by African American Artist Bai

Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Tomorrow is Today, Abstract Acrylic Painting by African American Artist Bai, 2022

H 17 in W 15.75 in D 0.5 in
"4:00 Tea" Painting by Magdalene D. Lewis, African-American Artist
By Magdalene D. Lewis
Located in New Rochelle, NY
A warm and beautifully executed work of art by Magdalene D. Lewis. Born in the mid-1800s to black slaves and very little know about her life. I had other works of art that sold immed...
Category

Early 20th Century American Paintings

"4:00 Tea" Painting by Magdalene D. Lewis, African-American Artist
"4:00 Tea" Painting by Magdalene D. Lewis, African-American Artist

"4:00 Tea" Painting by Magdalene D. Lewis, African-American Artist

H 12 in W 15 in D 2 in
3-part painting construction by Black African American artist, w/ found objects
By Richard J. Watson
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
African American cultural history. Each piece measures 23" x 7.75" x 2.5", and they can be hung close
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
Biography of a Drive-By: wall sculpture by Black African-American artist
By Richard J. Watson
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
American cites. signed by the artist. PROVENANCE: Exhibited in "Portals + Revelations: Richard J. Watson
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
The Three Wisemen, Contemporary Mixed-Media Art by African American Artist Bai
By Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Located in New york, NY
Carolina, Charlotte, NC, The Harrison Museum of African American Culture, Roanoke, VA, among others. Carl
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Fabric, Digital, Charcoal, Pastel

The Three Wisemen, Contemporary Mixed-Media Art by African American Artist Bai
The Three Wisemen, Contemporary Mixed-Media Art by African American Artist Bai

Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
The Three Wisemen, Contemporary Mixed-Media Art by African American Artist Bai, 2022

H 48 in W 44 in D 2 in
Things You find in the Village with Red Puffer Fish, African American Artist Bai
By Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Located in New york, NY
University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC, The Harrison Museum of African American Culture, Roanoke, VA
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Board, Ballpoint Pen

Things You find in the Village with Red Puffer Fish, African American Artist Bai
Things You find in the Village with Red Puffer Fish, African American Artist Bai

Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Things You find in the Village with Red Puffer Fish, African American Artist Bai, 2022

H 14 in W 12 in D 0.5 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
Vintage 1930's African Ink Wash Portrait Study
Located in Seguin, TX
an African American artist, based on the other works from the estate. Age toning, tape residue along
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Primitive Drawings

Materials

Paper

Vintage 1930's African Ink Wash Portrait Study
Vintage 1930's African Ink Wash Portrait Study

Vintage 1930's African Ink Wash Portrait Study

H 11 in W 8.5 in D 0.1 in
Vintage 1930's African Pen & Ink Portrait Study
Located in Seguin, TX
an African American artist, based on the other works from the estate. Age toning, tape residue along
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Primitive Drawings

Materials

Paper

Vintage 1930's African Pen & Ink Portrait Study
Vintage 1930's African Pen & Ink Portrait Study

Vintage 1930's African Pen & Ink Portrait Study

H 11 in W 8.5 in D 0.1 in
Allan Rohan Crite Portrait of an African American Woman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Allan Rohan Crite: 1910-2007. Well listed and important African American artist. He was born in Ne
Category

1930s American Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Allan Rohan Crite Portrait of an African American Woman
Allan Rohan Crite Portrait of an African American Woman

Allan Rohan Crite
Allan Rohan Crite Portrait of an African American Woman, 1934

H 18 in W 12 in
StillLife With Head
Located in Raleigh, NC
RGRFineArts is pleased to present this rare lithograph by the African American artist Calvin
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

StillLife With Head
StillLife With Head

Calvin Burnett
StillLife With Head, Ca. 1950-1970

H 10.75 in W 15 in D 1 in
JJA Proflie
Located in Raleigh, NC
RGRFineArtsIs pleased to offer this silk screen portrait by the African American artist Calvin
Category

1950s American Realist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Screen

JJA Proflie
JJA Proflie

Calvin Burnett
JJA Proflie

H 13 in W 10 in D 1 in
Josephine limited edition giclée on fine art paper by artist Richard Yarde
By Richard Yarde
Located in Boca Raton, FL
African-American artist Richard Yarde. Hand-numbered 5/300, titled Josephine and hand-signed R. Yarde '04
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Paper, Giclée

Josephine limited edition giclée on fine art paper by artist Richard Yarde
Josephine limited edition giclée on fine art paper by artist Richard Yarde

Richard Yarde
Josephine limited edition giclée on fine art paper by artist Richard Yarde, 2004

H 39 in W 29.25 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
The Kiss
Located in Raleigh, NC
Milton Derr also known as Milton Johnson was an African American artist and instructor at the
Category

1960s American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Charcoal

The Kiss
The Kiss

Milton Derr
The Kiss, 1969

H 19.5 in Dm 12.25 in
Untitled Birds by Mose Tolliver AKA Moset
By Mose Tolliver
Located in Morton Grove, IL
signed African American Artist
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Untitled Birds by Mose Tolliver AKA Moset
Untitled Birds by Mose Tolliver AKA Moset

Mose Tolliver
Untitled Birds by Mose Tolliver AKA Moset, unknown

H 14.5 in W 19.5 in
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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

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Dana Coleman
Good Catch, 2020

H 40 in W 30 in
Untitled Pink Eagle by Mose Tolliver AKA Moset INV# NP3173)
By Mose Tolliver
Located in Morton Grove, IL
" date unknown signed African American Artist
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Untitled Pink Eagle by Mose Tolliver AKA Moset INV# NP3173)
Untitled Pink Eagle by Mose Tolliver AKA Moset INV# NP3173)

Mose Tolliver
Untitled Pink Eagle by Mose Tolliver AKA Moset INV# NP3173), unknown

H 10.25 in W 16 in
FALLING STAR Signed Lithograph Black Woman Portrait, African American Culture
By Romare Bearden
Located in Union City, NJ
methods on archival printmaking paper, 100% acid free, by the renowned African American artist Romare
Category

1970s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

FALLING STAR Signed Lithograph Black Woman Portrait, African American Culture
FALLING STAR Signed Lithograph Black Woman Portrait, African American Culture

Romare Bearden
FALLING STAR Signed Lithograph Black Woman Portrait, African American Culture, 1979

H 29.5 in W 21.5 in
'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

'Abstract, Charcoal and Rose', African-American Woman Artist, Oakland Museum
'Abstract, Charcoal and Rose', African-American Woman Artist, Oakland Museum

Charlotte Chambliss
'Abstract, Charcoal and Rose', African-American Woman Artist, Oakland Museum, 1962

H 28 in W 25.75 in D 0.75 in
Angel
Located in Raleigh, NC
RGRFineArts is pleased to offer this poster by the African American artist Calvin Burnett
Category

1960s Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Angel
Angel

Calvin Burnett
Angel, 1963

H 8.5 in W 11.5 in D 1 in
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    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.
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    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.

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