Varnette P. Honeywood Offset Lithograph on Paper "Jesus Loves Me"

Item Details

A signed offset lithograph with serigraphic embellishments on paper titled Jesus loves me by listed American artist Varnette P. Honeywood (1950 – 2010), created in 1983. The piece depicts a vivacious church scene during a mass. Multiple figures listen to the preacher and the chorus with their eyes closed, while others pose with exacerbated gestures. The image is signed in plate to the lower right of the composition. Signed, dated and titled in graphite to the lower margin. 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 corners and minor toning along margins on paper.

Dimensions

- measures the paper; printed image measures 23" W x 17.5" H.

Item #

17BAL070-842