The Train

1974

Romare Bearden

Associated Names
Romare Bearden

Artist, American, 1911 - 1988

The image shows an artwork featuring parts of the upper bodies of four individuals grouped closely together. The person on the left has dark skin and black hair covered with a teal and white patterned cap. The central figure is looking directly at the viewer with dark, expressive eyes and a serious expression, wearing a vibrant red and white head wrap and a hoop earring. The individual to the right and behind has dark skin and is wearing a green and white patterned head covering. The farthest person to the right wears a green headpiece, with jewelry visible around their neck. In the background, there are abstract and colorful designs primarily in shades of green and blue, with some architectural elements suggesting a rustic setting. The scene is filled with vibrant colors and abstract details.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure and color aquatint on wove Arches paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 45 × 56.2 cm (17 11/16 × 22 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 56.1 × 76 cm (22 1/16 × 29 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2024.81.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Gelburd, illustrated p. 10


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist; Dr. James K. Hill, 2020; Galerie Myrtis;

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"Romare Bearden" lower right margin, graphite. "29/125" lower left margin, graphite.

Markings

Transworld Art chop, lower left margin.

Watermarks

Arches France, lower left margin


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