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“Dancer” – Artist’s Proof Serigraph by Bertha Vincent Walls, American, 1917–2010
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"Dancer” – Artist’s Proof Serigraph by Bertha Vincent Walls (American, 1917–2010)
Bertha Vincent Walls (American, 1917–2010). Edition: Artist’s Proof (A.P.), pencil signed lower right, edition notation lower left.
A striking silkscreen print by noted American artist Bertha Vincent Walls, whose work explores dynamic human forms through bold color blocking and dramatic silhouette. In Dancer, a muscular male figure is caught mid-leap, arm raised with theatrical flair against an abstract red and ochre background. The visual tension between motion and stillness reflects Walls’ deep engagement with modern dance, movement, and the expressive human body. This vibrant Artist’s Proof exemplifies the artist’s command of color and form in mid-century printmaking.
Attribution Note:
Stylistically, Dancer aligns with the mid-20th-century figurative expression seen in the works of Charles Wilbert White, Elizabeth Catlett, and John Biggers—artists who emphasized human dignity, movement, and identity through bold graphic forms. The composition also resonates with the visual language of the 1970s modern dance movement, notably the work of choreographer Alvin Ailey, whose dynamic, emotionally charged performances influenced a generation of visual artists.
Dimensions:
36 in. H x 24 in. W (image)
38.5 in. H x 27in. W (sheet)
Condition:
Good/Fair vintage condition. Unframed.
Moderate overall surface creasing and pigment loss, primarily in background fields. A visible crack with pigment lifting in the lower right quadrant. Light staining to margins and edge wear commensurate with age. Professional framing would improve stability and visual impact.
Provenance:
A Billy Baldwin Commission: 710 Park Avenue, NYC
- Similar to:Jacob Lawrence (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 38.5 in (97.79 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1980-1989
- Date of Manufacture:1980
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages.
- Seller Location:Morristown, NJ
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5990244692162
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