Romare Bearden (American, 1911-1988), Introduction for a Blues Queen (Uptown at Savoy)

lithograph in colors on paper, 1979, pencil signed and numbered 41/175 to lower left, from the Jazz Series, published by London Arts, Inc., Detroit, matted and framed under glass.
Sheet size 23 1/2 x 34 in.; Frame dimensions 30 1/2 x 40 1/2 in.
Romare Bearden was a prominent African American artist known for his innovative collage work, painting, and prints. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Bearden's early life was deeply influenced by the cultural heritage of the rural South. He later moved to New York City, where he became a major figure in the Harlem Renaissance.

Bearden's artwork often explored themes of African American heritage, jazz music, and the urban experience. His collages, incorporating diverse materials such as photographs, fabric, and magazine clippings, are celebrated for their vibrant colors and dynamic compositions.

Today, Bearden's work is featured in major museums worldwide, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and the Art Institute of Chicago.

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Good estate condition, not examined outside of frame.