Created by
Muhammad Ali, Jesus, American, born 1949
Printed by
J M A Master Prints Incorporated, American
Owned by
Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
Date
1991
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 27 15/16 x 22 in. (71 x 55.9 cm)
Description
A color poster of a painting of James Brown. He is wearing a purple shirt and a brown jacket. He is looking upward at a star filled night sky and smiling. The poster has a white border. Written in black text at the bottom of the poster is “The Godfather of SOUL” and “Brother James to All.” The artists signature and copyright information is printed on the bottom right corner of the poster.
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Type
portraits
posters
Topic
Funk (Music)
Soul (Music)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2008.7.8
Restrictions & Rights
© Jesus Muhammad-Ali
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f2a3a3cd-b7e1-4326-ad44-34734c9acb68

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