Created by
Andrews, Benny, American, 1930 - 2006
Subject of
Unidentified
Date
1972
Medium
graphite on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W (framed): 31 1/8 × 21 × 13/16 in. (79 × 53.4 × 2 cm)
Description
An etching by Benny Andrews depicting an abstract figure with their fist in the air. Outlines of additional fists emanate behind the first, in a halo effect. The figure is roughly sketched, consisting of a round head-shape on a rectangular torso, with a rudimentary face. The figure's other hand is formed into a fist at their side. The figure's other hand is formed into a fist at their side. There is shading in the form of concentrated, darker lines at the crown of the head and the left side of the torso. The etching is numbered [34/70], titled [Right On!], signed and dated [Benny Andrews 1972] in pencil just beneath the image.
Place collected
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Visual Arts
Movement
BAM (Black Arts Movement 1965-1976)
Type
etchings
Topic
Activism
Art
Black power
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2019.28.17
Restrictions & Rights
© Benny Andrews Estate / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY. Permission required for use.
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51f1c1a82-431a-4c2c-93d6-dc68d4407e55

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