Created by
Lewis, Samella Sanders, American, 1924 - 2022
Date
2001
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W (unframed): 13 × 19 1/4 in. (33 × 48.9 cm)
H x W (framed): 23 1/4 × 29 in. (59.1 × 73.7 cm)
Description
A framed black-and-white lithograph print titled “Shout” by Samella Sanders Lewis. The print depicts a worship service from a view behind the figure of a preacher, who stands at the lectern with a book open in front. The preacher addresses churchgoers sitting in pews. One churchgoer, stands with arms raised and head lowered.
The artist signed the print in the lower right corner: [Samella Lewis 2001] and wrote the title and artist proof in the lower left corner: [Shout A/P 1].
Classification
Visual Arts
Type
lithographs
Topic
Art
Christianity
Faith
Preaching
The Black Church
Worship services
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of Carroll Parrott Blue
Object number
2023.39.27ab
Restrictions & Rights
© Samella Sanders Lewis Estate
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50bfe41fa-2ed1-42af-8c98-c0ead0fa545c

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