Created by
White, Charles, American, 1918 - 1979
Printed by
Masses & Mainstream, Inc., American, founded 1948
Written by
Kent, Rockwell, American, 1882 - 1971
Date
1953
Medium
lithographic ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 18 1/2 x 13 in. (47 x 33 cm)
Description
A paper folio cover for the portfolio “Charles White: Six Drawings” printed by Masses and Mainstream, Inc. The folio front cover (a) is printed with the artist’s name, portfolio title, and publisher: [CHARLES WHITE (red text) / Six Drawings (black text) / MASSES & MAINSTREAM – NEW YORK [black text]. The front has become separated from the back (b), which has two folding flaps, horizontal and vertical, to hold the six prints. Printed in black text on the vertical flap is an introduction by Rockwell Kent.
Place printed
New York, United States, North and Central America
Portfolio/Series
Charles White: Six Drawings
Classification
Visual Arts
Type
folios (leaves)
offset lithographs
Topic
Art
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Eric Foner
Object number
2023.87.7ab
Restrictions & Rights
© The Charles White Archive
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58ae7c44f-b522-4f51-b9a0-6fde0e11a691

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