† John Tarrell Scott
(American/Louisiana, 1940-2007)
"1619 Not Yet", 1997
mixed media collage on paper
signed lower right, affixed with "Arthur Roger Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana" label.
Glazed and framed.
31-3/4" x 36", framed 36" x 40-1/2"
Raised in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward, John T. Scott graduated from the historically African American college, Xavier University and earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Michigan State University. Scott returned to New Orleans and taught art at Xavier University for over forty years. A diverse and dynamic artist, Scott continually pushed the boundaries and explored different medias in his artwork.

In 1992 he won the prestigious MacArthur Foundation "Genius" Fellowship. In his work, Scott explored the culture and history of African Americans. In the "1619 Not Yet" collage, Scott addressed the first-time enslaved people from Africa were brought and sold in the English colony of Virginia during August of 1619. Scott sought to reframe the narrative of enslaved people and the continued legacy of racism and inequality in America.

Not removed from frame for condition report. It is float mounted, so all four edges are visible. Pin holes on corners; no signs of past restorations. Good, strong colors; some rippling of paper particularly along top edge. Frame with surface marks and nicks. New Orleans Auction Galleries is pleased to issue and opinion of any lot; the absence of a condition report does not indicate that a lot is perfect condition or free from damage and/or wear.  Please understand that New Orleans Auction Galleries employs no professional conservators. All statements in any condition report, or statements taken verbally, are purely our best opinions, and not blanket statements of fact issued by this auction house.  Prospective buyers should examine each lot so as to satisfy themselves concerning condition, genuineness, importance, age, etc. Regardless of any statements made in writing or verbally, all lots are sold strictly "As Is" in accordance with section 2 of our Conditions of Sale.  No returns will be accepted on the basis of condition.