Vincent Smith 1930-2004
The Triumph of B.L.S., 1974
Etching on paper
33 x 30 in.
83.8 x 76.2 cm
83.8 x 76.2 cm
34 of 35
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Abstracted composition with figural elements and African Masks. Etching on Arches paper. Edition #34/35.Impression: Our World Volume Description: Portfolio presentation of seven etched prints from Robert Blackburn's Printmaking Workshop by artists Emma Amos, Benny Andrews, Vivian Browne, Eldzier Cortor, Norman Lewis, Vincent Smith, and John Wilson. Includes introduction by Romare Bearden and essay by Edmund B. Gaither, special consultant, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Director, Museum, National Center of Afro-American Artists.Made by the Printmaking Workshop, New York City, with a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, 1974. (Moroquain, Inc. (portfolio cover), Haber Typographers, Inc. and Franklin Photo-Lettering (typography), and Lautrec Litho Portfolio (7 prints and 7 leaves of text), etching with aquatint (prints), and lithograph (text).
Provenance
Swann Auction 2303Exhibitions
"American Duet: Jazz & Abstract Art", Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art. Dates: Nov 15, 2024 - Jan 4, 2026"Mobility: African American Artists Abroad", Truman State University. Dates: Jan 2, 2024 - Mar 8, 2024.
"Making History Visible: Of American Myths and National Heroes", Princeton University Art Museum. Dates: Sep 26, 2017 - Jan 17, 2018
"Constructing Identity: Petrucci Family Foundation Collection of African American Art", Portland Art Museum. Dates: Jan 28, 2017 - Jun 18, 2017