Description
Sacrifice of the Watermelon Virgin or Shirt off Her Back, 1987
Barkley Hendricks (1945-2017)
Color Offset Lithograph, 21 3/4 x 29 3/4 inches
Signed and dated, titled and numbered
Barkley Hendricks was an African American master artist. He was one of the most innovative and influential artists of his generation. Hendricks was groundbreaking artist known for his vibrant lifelike portraits that depicted the African American experience in a unique and powerful way.His use of vibrant colors and intricate details brought his subjects to life, capturing not just their physical appearances but also their personalities and emotions.
