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Reclining Nude — Mid-Century Modernism, African American Artist
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
the medium. In his capacity as master printmaker, Blackburn collaborated with many major American
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1940s American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Ink

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
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1930s American Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Cuban Artist Pastel Drawing African American Emilio Cruz Bonnie & Clyde Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
Museum in Harlem; the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Museum of African American History and
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20th Century Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel

Stipple Drawing in Black and White of the First Lady of Haiti - African American
Located in Miami, FL
precise stipple effect and celebrating African-American women which was titled "Twelve American Women." It
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1940s Academic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Pencil

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
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1930s American Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Untitled (Abstract African American Male Figure Study)
By Ian Hornak
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Untitled (Abstract African American Male Figure Study) Year
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1980s Renaissance Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

South Africa (Apple Trees): Colored Pencil Drawing & Unique Stamp
By Andrea Moreau
Located in Hudson, NY
South Africa (Apple Trees): Colored Pencil Drawing & Unique Stamp by Andrea Moreau colored pencil
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Found Objects, Color Pencil

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
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Mid-19th Century American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Handmade Paper

Rowing Sculling Team Regatta, Life Magazine - African American Illustrator
By E. Simms Campbell
Located in Miami, FL
E. Simms Campbell was the first African-American illustrator/ cartoonist published in nationally
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1930s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache, Pencil, Ink, Illustration Board

"America's Nightmares, " Original Pastel Drawing signed by Della Wells
By Della Wells
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"America's Nightmares" is an original pastel drawing on paper by Della Wells. The artist signed the
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Paper

'Mending', African American Woman Folk Artist, Houston, Dallas, Blues Museum Oil
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
colors various aspects of African American secular and religious activities in Depression-era East Texas
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1980s Folk Art Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

NYC School Abstract Expressionist Russian-American Painter Pastel Drawing
Located in Surfside, FL
Abstract Artwork (drawing or rubbing) laid on a New Years card. Provenance: Virginia Field, Arts
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Crayon

Sexy Gag Cartoon E. Simms Campbell first African American Cartoonist - Black Art
By E. Simms Campbell
Located in Miami, FL
Elmer Simms Campbell was a brilliant illustrator and cartoon artist and was also the first African
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1940s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Board, Casein

"Nude with Hand on Hip Leaning Against Chair" Joseph Delaney, African-American
Located in New York, NY
African-American artist Joseph Delaney was a folk-expressionist painter who loved New York City, both as a
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1930s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Track Star - Figurative Portrait of an African American Man in Pastel on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
imaginative pastel drawing of a man in a track suit by an unknown artist (20th Century). An African American
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel

ABSTRACT American Woman Abstract Non-objective Mid 20th Century Modern Drawing
By Irene Rice Pereira
Located in New York, NY
ABSTRACT American Woman Abstract Non-objective Mid 20th Century Modern Drawing Irene Rice Pereira
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1950s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

"Stand up Tragedy" Marcus Chong Original Ink Drawing Theater Caricature Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Chong was born Marcus Wyatt in Seattle, Washington to an African-American father and a Chinese-American
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20th Century American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Paper, India Ink

African Mama - Vintage Illustration in Ink and Watercolor
By Irene Pattinson
Located in Soquel, CA
African Mama - Vintage Illustration in Ink and Watercolor A charming illustration, by Irene
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1950s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, India Ink, Watercolor, Pen

"Mexicantown: Bagley Bridge" Proposal Drawing for Tile Mosaic, Watercolor
By Hubert Massey
Located in Detroit, MI
Museum of African American History, at the Detroit Athletic club, TCF Bank Convention Center (formerly
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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Color Pencil, Paper, Watercolor

Mid Century Self Portrait of the Original Drawing on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
original drawing of the artist by Eugene Hawkins (American, b. 1933). A realistic depiction of a man
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1960s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

RARE WPA ARTIST ISAAC FRIEDLANDER Judaica Drawing 1946
By Isaac Friedlander
Located in Surfside, FL
experience, the Holocaust, and African American church services. Friedlander’s prints convey tremendous
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20th Century American Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Pencil

Eyes Sees America
By Della Wells
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Eyes Sees America" is an original pastel drawing by Della Wells. The artist signed and dated the
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Paper

African Agapanthus, or Blue Lily, a native of the Cape
By Frances Jauncey Ketchum
Located in New York, NY
Signed (at lower right): FJK
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Early 19th Century American Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

"Untitled, " Acrylic on Paper - Figurative drawing
Located in Houston, TX
of African American Culture and an exhibition overseas which is pending featuring his work, plus
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Abstract Expressionist Pencil Drawing Watercolor Painting Pattern Decoration
By Katherine Porter
Located in Surfside, FL
office, Mel King ran for mayor, the first African-American to run in a final election bid for mayor of
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil

Le Turban by Henri Matisse - Portrait, Ink Drawing
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Galleries, Henri Matisse Paintings, Drawings, Lithographs, Mimosa Rug, 3 April - 1 May 1976, no. 15, n.p
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1940s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, India Ink, Pen

Family at the Beach WPA Modernism American Scene Social Realism Mid 20th Century
By William Gropper
Located in New York, NY
Family at the Beach WPA Modernism American Scene Social Realism Mid 20th Century William Gropper
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1940s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache, Watercolor, Ink, Paper

"Camino, " Acrylic and Charcoal on Paper - Figurative drawing
Located in Houston, TX
of African American Culture and an exhibition overseas which is pending featuring his work, plus
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Crayon, Paper, Acrylic

Abstract Expressionist Pencil Drawing Pierced Paper Painting Pattern Decoration
By Katherine Porter
Located in Surfside, FL
from contention after 16 years in office, Mel King ran for mayor, the first African-American to run in
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil

"Melon Scope, " Original Pastel Drawing signed by Della Wells
By Della Wells
Located in Milwaukee, WI
for a stereotype of African Americans. Two serpent-like large leaves flank her, each with a single eye
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1990s Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel

"The Drowning of Brother Tony, " Original Pastel Drawing signed
By Della Wells
Located in Milwaukee, WI
signed the piece in the lower right. In this pastel, an alligator-like creature with an African American
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1990s Neo-Expressionist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Paper

RECLINING NUDES, Signed Original Watercolor Drawing, Warm Gray, Graphite
By Chaim Gross
Located in Union City, NJ
RECLINING NUDES, Signed Original Watercolor Drawing Chaim Gross (Austrian American, 1902-1991
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1980s Contemporary Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Mixed Media, Graphite

La Terremoto - Drawing by Sandra Vásquez de la Horra - 2013
Located in Roma, IT
merges with myths and legends that range between America and Africa, continuing the surrealist tradition
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

La Fuerza - Drawing by Sandra Vásquez de la Horra - 2014
Located in Roma, IT
merges with myths and legends that range between America and Africa, continuing the surrealist tradition
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Llanto Piramidal - Drawing by Sandra Vásquez de la Horra - 2013
Located in Roma, IT
dream world merges with myths and legends that range between America and Africa, continuing the
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Baja la Mascara - Drawing by Sandra Vásquez de la Horra - 2014
Located in Roma, IT
dream world merges with myths and legends that range between America and Africa, continuing the
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Ricardo Morin "Triangulation III", original mixed media drawing on paper
By Ricardo Morin
Located in Glenview, IL
"Triangulation III" by well listed contemporary Venezuelan American artist Ricardo Morin is an
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Waterco...

Materials

Charcoal, Sumi Ink, Acrylic, Color Pencil

Mauritania (Hyenas): Detailed Colored Pencil Sub-Saharan Drawing & Unique Stamp
By Andrea Moreau
Located in Hudson, NY
This contemporary, intricately drawn color pencil drawing was made by American artist, Andrea Moreau
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2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Found Objects, Color Pencil

"Spiritual Bounds, " Original Pastel Drawing Portrait signed by Della Wells
By Della Wells
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Museum of African American History and culture.
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1990s Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Joe Gould's Significant Other, surrealist fantasy charcoal and pastel drawing
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American art, channeling its mix of Western and African influences and imagery into his vibrant, often
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Paper, Charcoal, Pastel

American Contemporary Art by David Paul Kay - Untitled 6
Located in Paris, IDF
Ink on paper David Paul Kay is an American contemporary artist born in 1982 who lives and works in
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

American Contemporary Art by David Paul Kay - Untitled 3
Located in Paris, IDF
Ink on paper David Paul Kay is an American contemporary artist born in 1982 who lives and works in
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

American Contemporary Art by David Paul Kay - Untitled 1
Located in Paris, IDF
Ink on paper David Paul Kay is an American contemporary artist born in 1982 who lives and works in
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

American Contemporary Art by David Paul Kay - Untitled 5
Located in Paris, IDF
Ink on paper David Paul Kay is an American contemporary artist born in 1982 who lives and works in
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

American Contemporary Art by David Paul Kay - Untitled 4
Located in Paris, IDF
Ink on paper David Paul Kay is an American contemporary artist born in 1982 who lives and works in
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

American Contemporary Art by David Paul Kay - Untitled 2
Located in Paris, IDF
Ink on paper David Paul Kay is an American contemporary artist born in 1982 who lives and works in
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

"Untitled, " Mixed Media Acrylic and Charcoal Abstract Drawing on Paper
Located in Houston, TX
Instituto de Bachillerato in Spain. With a recent solo exhibition at the Houston Museum of African American
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Early 2000s Folk Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Charcoal

"Magic, " Original Pastel and Pencil Drawing Landscape signed by Della Wells
By Della Wells
Located in Milwaukee, WI
wedge, referring to the stereotypes of African Americans. The sky is filled with gestural, expressive
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1990s Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel, Pencil

Abstract Modernist Drawing of a Nude Man with Winged Figure, Angel
By John Dobbs
Located in Surfside, FL
, universities and museums. His work was exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum, the American
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20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

"Untitled, " Oil Pastel Drawing on Pink Paper by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Untitled" is an original oil pastel drawing on pink paper by Reginald K. Gee. This piece features
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel

"Other/Kosovo, " Acrylic and Charcoal Drawing on Paper, Abstract, Folk Artist
Located in Houston, TX
Bachillerato in Spain. With a recent solo exhibition at the Houston Museum of African American Culture and an
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Early 2000s Folk Art Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Acrylic

"Feed Me, " Mixed Media Acrylic and Charcoal Figurative Drawing on Paper
Located in Houston, TX
of African American Culture and an exhibition overseas which is pending featuring his work, plus
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Early 2000s Folk Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Paper, Acrylic

Solo el Alma es Verdadera - Drawing by Sandra Vásquez de la Horra - 2013
Located in Roma, IT
dream world merges with myths and legends that range between America and Africa, continuing the
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

"Cousin Mammy Grasp Your Mind, " Original Pastel Drawing signed by Della Wells
By Della Wells
Located in Milwaukee, WI
African Americans. Two examples of this are the watermelon on the girl's head and the alligator, as in the
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1990s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

"Faraway from Familiar Sounds, " Oil Pastel Drawing signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. 28" x 44" art Reginald K. Gee was born in Milwaukee on April 28, 1964 to Native American and African
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

Modern Surreal Abstract Pastoral Farm Landscape Drawing of Two Women and Animals
Located in Houston, TX
permanent collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in
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1980s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

'Deep Blue With Pamela' original signed pastel portrait drawing purple and green
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
and African American parents, he is an emerging tour de force in the contemporary and outsider art
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Paper

"Untitled, " Charcoal and Pastel Drawing on Paper, Folk artist, Framed and Signed
Located in Houston, TX
of African American Culture and an exhibition overseas which is pending featuring his work, plus
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Early 2000s Folk Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Paper, Charcoal

Egyptian Buffalo and Farmers. Camel Rider. Egypt.American Orientalist.Watercolor
By Edwin Lord Weeks
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Edwin Lord Weeks. American ( b.1849 - d.1903 ). Egyptian Buffalo and Farmers. Egypt. Watercolor
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Mid-19th Century Romantic Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

"Go Figure, " Abstract Portrait Oil Pastel Drawing signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
and African American parents and spent most of his childhood on the northwest side of Milwaukee in the
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

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