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fyblackwomenart · 11 days

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"Girl in Pink Dress" by Laura Wheeler Waring 1927

#laura wheeler waring #black women #woc beauty #oil painting #black artist #harlem renaissance

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iridessence · 4 months

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A girl act from the Harlem in Havana revue, 1940s, photographed by Garbo photography studio in Chicago.

#burlesque #burlesque history #1940s #vintage photography #black and white photography #black history #harlem renaissance #Harlem

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cyarsk52-20 · 14 days

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A FLASH BLACK MOMENT:

Harlem Debutante ball, 1940s………

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hotvintagepoll · 4 months

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Propaganda

Carman Newsome (Lying Lips)—the soulful eyes. the Vintage Mustache™. is he the hottest man ever? no. is he close? yes :)

Harold Lloyd (Safety First)—no propaganda submitted

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[propaganda photos submitted under the cut]

Harold Lloyd propaganda photo:

Carman Newsome propaganda photo:

#harold lloyd #carman newsome #classic hollywood #harlem renaissance #fuck that old man #hotvintagepoll #round 1

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blacklacerabbit · 1 year

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Cab Calloway circa 1933 ✨🤍

#black beauty #black and beautiful #brown skin #black radiance #black men #musician #beautiful black man #cab calloway #harlem renaissance

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the-posh-life · 8 months

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newyorkthegoldenage · 7 days

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Palmer Hayden, The Janitor Who Paints, ca. 1930, repainted after 1940, oil on canvas.

Palmer Hayden was known for his paintings of the African-American scene. In a 1969 interview he described The Janitor Who Paints, created around 1930, as "a sort of protest painting" of his own economic and social standing as well as that of his fellow African-Americans.

The most immediate source for the element of protest that Hayden associated with the work, however, was his friendship with Cloyd Boykin, an older African-American painter who supported himself as a janitor: "I painted it because no one called Boykin the artist. They called him the janitor." Hayden incorporated details such as the beret and the subject of mother and child to reinforce the sense of artistic identity, while the clock alludes to the workman's schedule. (Smithsonian American Art Museum)

Details within the cramped apartment—the duster and the trashcan, for example—point to the janitor's profession; the figure's dapper clothes and beret, much like those Hayden himself wore, point to his artistic pursuits. Hayden's use of perspective was informed by modern art practices, which favored abstraction and simplified forms. He originally exaggerated the figure's facial features, which many of his contemporaries criticized as African-American caricatures, but later altered the painting. He maintained the janitor as the protagonist as it represented larger civil rights issues within the African-American community. (John Ott, "Labored Stereotypes: Palmer Hayden's 'The Janitor Who Paints,'" American Art 22, no.1, Spring 2008).

Photo: Smithsonian American Art Museum

#vintage New York #1930s #Palmer Hayden #African-American art #NYC art #painting #oil painting #painter #Harlem Renaissance #Cloyd Boykin #janitor #Janitor Who Paints

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nobrashfestivity · 4 months

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Aaron Douglas

#aaron douglas #harlem renaissance #artist studio

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usnatarchives · 2 months

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Charles Alston: A Luminary of the Harlem Renaissance and Beyond

In the heart of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s, Charles Alston emerged as a beacon of creativity and activism, blending the vibrancy of African American culture with profound social commentary. As a pioneering African American artist and educator, Alston’s legacy is celebrated for its dynamic impact on Black art and cultural expression during the 20th century. His work, which includes murals, illustrations, and sculptures, showcased his contributions to the Harlem Renaissance and his role in uplifting African American heroes through art.

Alston’s murals, commissioned by the Federal Art Project of the New Deal-era Works Progress Administration, adorned public spaces, bringing the narratives of the African American experience to a broader audience. His role during World War II, creating illustrations for the Office of War Information, further exemplified his commitment to using art as a tool for advocacy.

These illustrations, many of which are preserved in the National Archives, underscored the contributions of African Americans to the war effort, challenging the racial prejudices of the era. Alston also 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.

Beyond his artistic endeavors, Alston’s mentorship of future luminaries like Romare Bearden highlight his dedication to nurturing the next generation of artists. This mentorship underscored his belief in art’s power to foster community, inspire change, and bridge cultural divides in the United States. His influence extended to the civil rights movement, where his art continued to serve as a catalyst for social justice.

Charles Alston’s work remains a testament to his visionary blend of art and activism. For those interested in exploring Alston’s enduring impact and the rich tapestry of the Harlem Renaissance, the National Archives offers a treasure trove of resources:

Fully Digitized Artworks: https://catalog.archives.gov/search?availableOnline=true&page=2&q=Charles%20Alston&typeOfMaterials=Photographs%20and%20other%20Graphic%20Materials

https://catalog.archives.gov/search?availableOnline=true&page=2&q=Charles%20Alston&typeOfMaterials=Photographs%20and%20other%20Graphic%20Materials

#Black History Month #BHM #Charles Alston #Harlem Renaissance #Veterans #WWII #Propaganda

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artschoolglasses · 2 months

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Wedding Day, James Van Der Zee, 1926

#wedding day #James van der zee #van der zee #1926 #1920s #1900s #20th century #photography #photograph #photo #wedding #portrait #art #harlem renaissance

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fyblackwomenart · 2 months

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Charles Alston (American, 1907–1977). Girl in a Red Dress, 1934

#Charles Alston #black women #woc beauty #black artist #harlem renaissance

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frogteethblogteeth · 3 months

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Cab Calloway and his band in a sleeper car, 1933

#Cab Calloway #musicians #photographs #jazz history #1930s #20th century #great depression #gelatin silver prints #american #north america #Harlem renaissance

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k-wame · 8 months

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Xavier Avila as 'Alex' & Ernesto Reyes as 'Beauty' SMOKE, LILIES AND JADE (2021) · Short Film · LGBTQ+ · Period Drama dir(s). Deondray Gossfield · Quincy LeNear Gossfield

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hotvintagepoll · 4 months

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John Barrymore (Grand Hotel, Sherlock Holmes)—the great profile

Paul Robeson (Showboat, The Emperor Jones)—this man's life was fucking wild [link to his Wikipedia]

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#john barrymore #paul robeson #harlem renaissance #tumblr polls #fuck that old man #1920s movies #round 1 #hotvintagepoll

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iridessence · 1 year

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