Illustrated by
Anyabwile, Dawud, American
Written by
Sims, Guy A., American
Subject of
Big City Entertainment, Inc., American, founded 2007
Date
2008
Medium
acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
H x W x D: 48 1/16 × 35 7/8 × 1 3/16 in. (122 × 91.2 × 3 cm)
Description
A black and white painting titled YOUNG BROTHERMAN by Dawud Anyabwile. The painting is of Brotherman’s face. The left side of his face is facing towards the viewer. He is wearing a black mask over his eyes and has his lips slightly parted. Black text at the top of the painting reads “SUDDENLY THIS BECAME SERIOUS / …DEAD SERIOUS!” The painting has a white border. The painting is signed and inscribed on the back.
Place made
United States, North and Central America
Classification
Visual Arts
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Type
paintings
Topic
Art
Comics and graphic novels
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Brotherman Comics / Big City Entertainment, Inc.
Object number
2017.116.5.6
Restrictions & Rights
© Big City Entertainment, Inc
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5185ab12d-0c42-43ea-9176-f4e8ffba4dd6

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