Friday, July 30, 2010

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American Gothic | 1942

American Gothic | 1942

American Gothic. Portrait of government cleaning woman Ella Watson (Photographer Gordon Parks), 1942. [click image to enlarge]  Read More →

Sisters | 1890

Full length double portrait, two elegantly dressed African American ladies; one seated on wicker chair facing right, one standing... [Read More]

Buffalo Soldier | 1880s

An unidentified buffalo soldier with buffalo hide. Yale Collection of Western Americana, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.  Read More →

Distinguished Gentlemen, 1880

Distinguished Gentlemen, 1880

Full length double portrait, two standing African American men, tuxedos; each with a cigar in right hand. ca. 1880. Randolph... [Read More]

Coachman | 1885

Full length portrait, African American coachman standing with top hat, white gloves and whip. ca. 1885. Randolph L. Simpson African-American... [Read More]