Aaron Douglas
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
| Year Painted | circa 1925 |
| Collection Link | Museum |
| License | Public Domain |
| File Size (Pixels) | 4719 x 7077 |
| Best Print Size | 14 x 22 |
| *Max Print Size | 30 x 45 |
*Printing this file larger than the recommended max print size may result in a blurry or pixelated final print.
ARTIST NOTE: Aaron Douglas, often called the father of Black American art, was known for his striking blend of modernism, African-inspired design, and bold graphic silhouettes. His illustration “Mulatto”, shown here, was publish on the cover of a Black academic and literary journal of the era and reflects the themes he returned to throughout the Harlem Renaissance: identity, heritage, and the tension created by a society built on racial hierarchy. Douglas used sharp contrasts, symbolic figures, and rhythmic shapes to explore the lived realities of Black Americans. His work helped shape a new visual identity that spoke directly to Black history and the complexities of the Black American experience.
CURATOR’S NOTE: This work of art is part of my Black is Beautiful Special Collection. Explore the full gallery of Black is Beautiful art here.
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