Romare Bearden Vintage 1987 Lithograph Print Extra Large Metropolitan Museum of Art Poster " the Block " 1971

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This Romare Bearden very rare vintage 1987 lithograph print extra large Metropolitan Museum of Art poster " The Block " … more This Romare Bearden very rare vintage 1987 lithograph print extra large Metropolitan Museum of Art poster " The Block " 1971, is an incredibly special and unique piece to add to your collection.

The museum poster print is published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York. Printed in 1987 in an unnumbered limited edition on the occasion of the inauguration of The Lila Acheson Wallace Wing providing exhibition space for the museum's collection of Modern Art. It features an artwork image originally created by Bearden in 1971 titled " The Block ( right detail ) ", gift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Shore, 1978, copyright 1987 Romare Bearden.

Romare Bearden ( 1911 - 1988 ) was an African American artist, author, and songwriter. Working in many different mediums, he began his career creating scenes of The American South. Later, working to express the humanity he felt was lacking in the world after his experience during World War II on the European front. In the 1950's Bearden studied art history and philosophy at The Sorbonne in Paris. His work focused on unity and cooperation within the African American community. He has been described as " The Nation's Foremost Collagist ".

He became a founding member of the Harlem based art group Spiral, formed to discuss the responsibility of the African American artist in The Civil Rights Movement. he had long supported young, emerging artists, and with his wife, they established The Bearden Foundation to continue this work, and to support young artists. In 1987 he was awarded The National Medal of the Arts. Artworks by Bearden are held in the collections of many prestigious museums including The Museum of Modern Art New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and The Albright-Knox Art Gallery among others.

The rare out of print extra large format museum poster print measures 41" W X 21" H. It is printed on smooth finish premium paper stock with vibrant ink colors.

It is in excellent " like new " very clean condition consistent with age and very light signs of handling. it has never been framed. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. less