By African-American artist Charles White (1918-1979), Juba, 1965, Lithograph. As a print it appears in more than one collection, both public and private. #blackartist #blackart #art #printmaking #BlackHistoryMonth

Quote from the artist: “Art must be an integral part of the struggle. It can’t simply mirror what’s taking place. It must adapt itself to human needs. It must ally itself with the forces of liberation. The fact is, artists have always been propagandists. I have no use for artists who try to divorce themselves from the struggle.”

From the Metropolitan Museum of Art: “White believed in creating representational art that would connect with the public as well as advocate for racial, economic, and social justice. Active for several decades, White had a profound influence on generations of artists and students. His art consistently reflected his mission to create positive images of Black Americans. He depicted both celebrated people, such as the social reformer Frederick Douglass, and anonymous figures.”