{"product_id":"charles-alston-1957-large-oil-on-masonite-figurative-painting","title":"Charles Alston 1957 Large Oil on Masonite Figurative Painting","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"colXs12 colLg12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharles Alston 1957 Large Oil on Masonite Figurative Painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dc-wFull dc-pxXsmall\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_705d26a4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a wonderful example of Charles Alston's figurative work. This piece is a rare oil on masonite board. The composition features three figures that may be choir singers at church. He employs various techniques in this piece, including the dripping paint style popularized by Jackson Pollock. The painting is signed in the front right corner and signed and dated 1957 on the verso.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dc-inlineBlock dc-mr3px\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dc-textLeft\"\u003eHeight: 36 in (\u003cspan\u003e91.44 cm\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dc-inlineBlock dc-mr3px\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dc-textLeft\"\u003eWidth: 24 in (\u003cspan\u003e60.96 cm\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dc-inlineBlock\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dc-textLeft\"\u003eDepth: 1 in (\u003cspan\u003e2.54 cm\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation, Timing and Shipment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee shipping details on HOME page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharles Alston\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Alston was the leading African American artist emerging from the Harlem Renaissance. He mentored Jacob Lawrence, as well as Romare Bearden. He also oversaw the WPA Chapter in New York City. His works are in many museums, including the Whitney Museum and the Museum of Modern Art. Alston is also the first African American to have his work on display at the White House.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoir Singers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Henry Alston (1907- 1977)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDated 1957 Oil on Masonite Board Image\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 36 x 24\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is in its original frame. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame is structurally sound, but has some losses. The painting is structurally sound but could use a cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54023726760212,"sku":null,"price":22500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/6210\/1268\/files\/f_45207792_1751392243596_bg_processed.webp?v=1789544805","url":"https:\/\/www.metroretrofurniture.com\/products\/charles-alston-1957-large-oil-on-masonite-figurative-painting","provider":"Metro Retro Furniture ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}