The Prodigal Son, after 1927, Aaron Douglas (American, 1899–1979), oil on canvas. J. Harwood and Louise B. Cochrane Fund for American Art
Booker T. Washington, 1928, Richmond Barthé (American, 1901–1989), painted plaster. Lent by a Private Collection
Marian Anderson, 1965, Beauford Delaney (American, 1901–1979), oil on canvas. J. Harwood and Louise B. Cochrane Fund for American Art
Center Table, 1850s, Attributed to Thomas Day (American 1801–1861), mahogany veneer, tulip poplar, marble top, brass casters. Kathleen Boone Samuels Memorial Fund
Southern Landscape, 1941, Eldzier Cortor (American, 1916–2015), oil on masonite. Arthur and Margaret Glasgow Endowment
Glass Pavilion, 2011, Theaster Gates (American, born 1973), wood, hose, metal, glass lantern slides. Gift of Pamela K. and William A. Royall, Jr.
Black History Month at VMFA
To commemorate Black History Month, VMFA has scheduled gallery installations and programs that explore works by African and African American artists. Their stories attest to the resilience of African American artists, who pushed against bigotry and injustice to establish their place in the nation’s cultural history.
In addition, public programs during February offer a range of talks, classes, and performances that further examine African and African American art and their continuing impact on our history and culture.
This photo gallery shows just a handful of works by African American artists that visitors can encounter in the galleries during Black History Month and beyond!
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The Prodigal Son, after 1927, Aaron Douglas (American, 1899–1979), oil on canvas. J. Harwood and Louise B. Cochrane Fund for American Art
Southern Landscape, 1941, Eldzier Cortor (American, 1916–2015), oil on masonite. Arthur and Margaret Glasgow Endowment
Glass Pavilion, 2011, Theaster Gates (American, born 1973), wood, hose, metal, glass lantern slides. Gift of Pamela K. and William A. Royall, Jr.
Moonlight Marine, 1885, Edward Bannister (American, 1828-1901), oil on canvas, J. Harwood and Louise B. Cochrane Fund for American Art
Video music credits: “Three Musicians” by Romare Dearden “Music Box Rag”, performed by the Heftone Banjo Orchestra
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