Negro Minstrel

c. 1937

Gordena Jackson

Associated Names
Gordena Jackson

Artist, American, 1900 - 1993

The image depicts a portrait of a person's head and neck. The person is facing forward, showing their facial features. They have a rounded face with large eyes, a wide nose, and full lips painted in a dark red hue. Their short, curly hair is closely cropped. The individual is not wearing visible clothing, and the background is plain with an off-white color. The name "Gustena Jackson" is written in the bottom right corner of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 25.7 cm (14 1/16 x 10 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7" high; 5" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15726

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Gordena Jackson

Wikidata ID

Q64572609

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