Created by
Douglas, Emory, American, born 1943
Subject of
Hampton, Carl, American, 1948 - 1970
Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982
Date
2015
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W (image): 16 3/4 × 11 1/4 in. (42.5 × 28.6 cm)
H x W (sheet): 19 × 13 in. (48.3 × 33 cm)
Description
An archival inkjet print titled “Untitled (Carl)” by Emory Douglas, former Minister of Culture for the Black Panther Party. The graphic-style portrait references the most known image of Carl Hampton, a civil rights leader who founded and organized the People’s Party II in Houston, Texas. Hampton is depicted from the neck up, speaking with his mouth opened, and a light blue background with dark blue rays to create a starburst effect. In the front, lower left quadrant, across Hampton’s jaw, in gray text reads: [Carl].
The artist signed the print in black ink in the front, lower right corner: [Emory]. Below the signature are the copyright details and a drawing of a black panther.
Classification
Visual Arts
Movement
Black Power (Black Pride)
Type
inkjet prints
Topic
Activism
Art
Black power
Graphic design
Resistance
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of Carroll Parrott Blue
Object number
2023.39.11
Restrictions & Rights
© Emory Douglas
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55af351f0-e907-4f72-9109-faa464fb07a3

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