This lot consists of a hand painted oil on canvas rendered in style of the American painter Charles Alston (1907-1977).
Charles Henry Alston was an American painter, sculptor, illustrator, muralist and teacher who lived and worked in the New York City neighborhood of Harlem. Alston was active in the Harlem Renaissance; Alston was the first African-American supervisor for the Works Progress Administration's Federal Art Project. Alston designed and painted murals at the Harlem Hospital and the Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Building. In 1990, Alston's bust of Martin Luther King Jr. became the first image of an African American displayed at the White House.

DIMENSIONS:
Unframed 13.7"x21.6" (35x55cm)
Framed 20"x28.7" (51x73cm)

PROVENANCE:
Private Collection

Overall excellent condition considering the age of the artwork. No tears, paint loss, or serious aesthetic damage. All the pieces in this catalog are sold in the style of the artist, they are not accompanied by any authentication issued by the artist's authority. They are not included in the artist's catalog. In the artist's style means that the piece may have been painted by the artist, or someone else inspired by the artist's style. The authority of this piece is unknown. Some pieces are accompanied by certificates issued by independent art appraisal, if you have questions about the certification of any piece in this catalog please do not hesitate to contact us.