Artwork Description
Charles White – Gideon
Dimensions: 15 x 12″ framed / 12 x 9″ unframed
Year: c. 1945
Medium: mixed media on paper
Charles White (1918–1979) was a highly influential American artist known for powerful depictions of African American life and history. Gideon (circa 1945) exemplifies White’s exceptional draftsmanship and emotional depth. The framed dimensions measure 15 × 12 inches. The portrait conveys dignity, strength, and introspection, hallmarks of White’s socially conscious practice. Created during the mid-1940s, the work reflects the artist’s commitment to representation and humanism. The artwork is framed and is in very good condition. He married another great artist–Elizabeth Catlett. White has recently enjoyed retrospective exhibitions at the De Young Museum in San Francisco, Museum of Modern Art, Blanton Museum of Art, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and others. The artwork is signed by the artist and is in excellent condition and is offered framed.