
Description
Kara Walker is among the most complex and prolific American artists of her generation. She has gained national and international recognition for her cut-paper silhouettes depicting historical narratives haunted by sexuality, violence, and subjugation. Walker has also used drawing, painting, text, shadow puppetry, film, and sculpture to expose the ongoing psychological injury caused by the tragic legacy of slavery. Her work leads viewers to a critical understanding of the past while also proposing an examination of contemporary racial and gender stereotypes. Excerpt has been exhibited at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and. is a lithograph on somerset satin paper. It was printed at Landfall press in 2014 and is edition PP 4/5.We do not offer in-house shipping but you can arrange your own by contacting one of these four trusted shippers who can deliver your artworks to you safely and fully insured. They will bill you directly. Jackie at UPS: store1750@theupsstore.comHagen Kerr: qualityshippingunlimited@gmail.comArmadillo: info@armadillosantafe.comADS: david@artdeliveryservice.com
Condition
very good
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Dimensions
40 x 26 x 2 in
Kara Walker, Excerpt
Estimate $11,000-$13,000
Starting Price
$9,500
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Contemporary Women Artists Taking the Lead
Feb 25, 2026 6:00 PM ESTSanta Fe, NM, United States
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