Black Muslim Schoolchildren in Chicago

1963, printed later

Gordon Parks

Associated Names
Gordon Parks

Artist, American, 1912 - 2006

The image shows a group of young boys standing closely together, mostly revealing their upper bodies and faces. They appear to be looking upwards with expressions of anticipation or attentiveness. The boys have dark complexions, wide eyes, and various hairstyles with some wearing hats. They are dressed in formal clothing including suits and ties, giving them a neat appearance. The boy at the forefront holds a large dark folder or portfolio. Another boy holds books, and a plaid pattern is visible on one of the bags. In the background, there is an interior wall and a partially visible door with an adult in a suit.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gordon Parks, New York; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1998; acquired by NGA, 2016.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1997

  • Half Past Autumn: The Art of Gordon Parks, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, September 10, 1997 – January 11, 1998

Inscriptions

on verso, by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom right corner in graphite: CGA#158

Wikidata ID

Q64154547

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