Romare Bearden was an inventive American modern artist whose unique visual style set him apart. Working with a variety of media, Bearden made paintings distinguished by a bold use of color and rich texture. His figurative, landscape and portrait prints had influences ranging from Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso to traditional Japanese, Chinese and African art.
Bearden was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1911. He pursued a degree in education and attended Lincoln University, Boston University and New York University. At New York University he began taking courses in art. During his time there, he served as the art editor and lead cartoonist at a journal called The Medley. To further his creative passions, Bearden attended the Art Students League of New York. From 1935 to 1937, he was the editorial cartoonist for the Baltimore Afro-American.
Bearden worked as a social worker from the mid-1930s until the 1960s. He continued creating art during his evenings and weekends and began exhibiting in solo shows across the United States in the 1940s. Bearden would go on to exhibit throughout Europe.
Bearden was a prolific writer on social issues, and his words complemented his art. He was active in African American advocacy groups and helped found important community art venues and organizations like the Harlem Cultural Council in 1964 and the Studio Museum in Harlem in 1968. He also published books on art and African American art history.
Bearden earned many prestigious honors, including honorary doctorates from Davidson College, Atlanta University, Carnegie Mellon University and Pratt Institute. Bearden also received the New York City Mayor’s Award of Honor for Art and Culture in 1984 and the National Medal of Arts in 1987, presented by President Ronald Reagan. He died in New York City on March 12, 1988.
Today, Bearden's work is held in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
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Romare Bearden Silkscreen "Circe into Swine", Signed, HC 1/30, Odyssey Suite
By Romare Bearden
Located in Toledo, OH
Romare Bearden (1911-1988) silkscreen print lithograph "Circe into Swine". This lithograph is part of the Odyssey Suite, which reimagines classical mythology through the lens of Afri...
Paper
$6,970
H 39 in W 29 in D 1 in
Romare Bearden, 1911-1988, “Martin Luther King, Jr. Mountain Top” Lithograph
By Romare Bearden
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
29.75 x 19.5 in. (75.57 x 49.53 cm) Romare Bearden’s screenprint celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whom we honor today. Bearden created this artwork in the same...
Paper
Manolo Valdes. Perfil 111, "Chiara" Etching and Silkscreen 30/50
By Manolo Valdés
Located in Bellport, NY
Manolo Valdes born 1942 is a Spanish artist living in New York and Madrid. Manolo's inspiration largely originates from the unique styles and techniques belonging to the old masters,...
Other
$1,456
H 20.87 in W 18.9 in D 1.19 in
Kumi Sugaï “Festival A” — limited edition silkscreen, signed & numbered, 1970s
By Kumi Sugai
Located in Weesp, NL
Importing Art into the United States is exempt from all U.S. tariffs but please, do check Kumi Sugaï “Festival A” — limited edition silkscreen, signed & numbered, 1970s A striking ...
Aluminum
Pair of Signed Tommi Parzinger Silkscreen Prints
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of early examples of Tommi Parzinger silkscreened prints, signed in pencil, original frames, frames 17" diameter, art 14" diameter.
Screen
Max Papart signed silkscreen
By Max Papart
Located in Westport, CT
Max Papart signed deco silkscreen 47/150 (1911-1994)
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 23 in W 15.5 in D 2.25 in
Bert Stern Marilyn Monroe Silkscreen and Serigraph Signed 1962 Custom Framed
By Bert Stern
Located in North Miami, FL
This signed vintage Bert Stern vintage silkscreen and serigraph of an abstract Marilyn Monroe is from 1962. It is marked Avant Garde Collectors Proof X11...
Wood, Paint, Paper
$1,495
H 23.25 in W 35.25 in D 1.5 in
Dean Meeker Signed Limited Ed. Midcentury Silkscreen Serigraph Print Portofino
By Dean Meeker
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully composed, abstract designed limited edition silkscreen serigraph print by American artist Dean Meeker. This work is titled "Portofino" and is one of his more elusive/rare and hard-to-find images. The print is hand-pencil signed, titled, and numbered (Edition of 50) by the artist. Dean Jackson Meeker (born in Madison, Wisconsin, 1920-2002) was an internationally recognized sculptor, painter, and printmaker. He studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, Northwestern University, and the University of Wisconsin. In 1958, Meeker was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship for 1959 and 1960 to study printmaking in Europe. In Paris, he worked at Hayter's printmaking workshop, Atelier 17, and with printmaker Kaiko Moti while also studying in museums in Spain and Italy. Meeker's works are in collections worldwide including the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), Museum of Modern Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, National Gallery of Art, Smithsonian, Milwaukee Art...
Paper
Pop Art Silkscreen Print on Paper - Signed & Numbered - Circa 1987
Located in Chatham, ON
Pop art silkscreen print on paper - untitled - signed Cutler - numbered 44/99 at the bottom of the print - unframed - contained in a double bevel edged matte - circa 1987. Excellent...
Paint, Paper
$750
H 36.25 in W 50.25 in D 1.25 in
Stephen Kaye Signed Abstract Expressionism Contemporary Silkscreen 172/350 Frame
By Stephen Kaye
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An energetic abstract expressionism contemporary silkscreen on paper by Stephen Kaye. Hand signed in pencil on the bottom right with an annotation of 172/350. A lovely combination of...
Paper
$700 / item
H 48.5 in W 34.5 in D 1 in
Seymour Chwast - Satchmo, 1989 Signed Postmodern Silkscreen on Paper 130/200
By Seymour Chwast
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A postmodern silkscreen on Rives BFK paper titled "Satchmo" by Seymour Chwast. Hand signed in pencil on the lower right with an annotation of 130/200 on the lower right. Published in...
Paper
Edvins Strautmanis Signed Mid Century Abstract Silkscreen Art
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edvins Strautmanis signed mid century abstract silkscreen art This piece measures: 24 wide x 1.5 deep x 31.75 inches high Excellent vintage condit...
Metal
$450
H 22.5 in W 22.5 in D 0.5 in
Modernist Figurative Surrealism Two Heads Trial Proof Silkscreen Signed Hoffman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modernist figurative surrealism silkscreen titled “Two Heads” by Hoffman. Hand signed in pencil on the lower right and dated 1968. This hauntingly surreal modernist print features ...
Paper
Original Romare Bearden Lithograph The Wall Signed Numbered
By Romare Bearden
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful early Romare Bearden The Wall. 1972 low number 2/150. Sourced from original owner. Offset color lithograph, 1972. 559x737 mm; 22x29 inches, full margins. Signed and number...
Paper
Romare Bearden Screenprint "Home to Ithaca"
By Romare Bearden
Located in Toledo, OH
This artist edition screenprint of "Home to Ithaca 1977" by Romare Bearden (1911-1988) is signed H.C 1/30 on the lower left and signed on the lower right. This piece is from the Odys...
Paper
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H 32 in W 26.25 in D 1.5 in
Romare Bearden Limited Edition Lithograph 148/150 "Girl In The Garden"
By Romare Bearden
Located in Toledo, OH
Limited edition lithograph by Romare Bearden (1914-1988) 148/150 titled "Girl In The Garden", circa 1979. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 1.5" dept...
Paper
Romare Bearden Color Lithograph, 1971, "Dreams of Exile"
By Romare Bearden
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Original color lithograph by African American Modernist Artist Romare Bearden (1911-1988). Title: Dreams of Exile Date of Creation: 1971 Size: 21 7/8" H x 16 1/2" W Signed in pen...
Paper
Mid-Century Modern Framed Lithograph Signed Romare Bearden 60/175
By Romare Bearden
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a framed lithograph, signed and numbered by Romare Bearden, 60/175. In excellent condition. The dimensions of the frame are W-34" x H-28" and the dimensions...