Varnette P. Honeywood Offset Lithograph Poster on Paper "Jazz Century"

Item Details

An offset lithograph poster on paper titled Jazz Century featuring the work by listed American artist Varnette P. Honeywood (1950 – 2010). The piece depicts a vibrant street scene with three well-dressed couples walking through illuminated show banners. To the background, a crowded audience dancing and performing to Jazz music is partially visible. Below the image, the title is printed in bold gray letters. The image is signed in plate to the lower right of the composition. The item remains unframed.

Honeywood is best known for her vibrant representations involving African American subjects. Additionally, she created multiple book illustrations and created the set for the popular television show ‘The Cosby Show’. She acquired her artistic training from Spelman College and posteriorly her masters degree in education from the University of Southern California. Subsequently, she socially contributed as an art teacher in various institutions including the Joint Educational Project and the central Juvenile Hall.

Condition

- slightly bent corner and minor stains along margins on paper.

Dimensions

- measures the paper; printed image measures 19" W x 14" H.

Item #

17BAL070-845