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One of Chandler's "Nude Model" series, this piece reflects the reality that most artist's models at the time were White women, and Chandler wanted to portray the beauty of Black women's bodies as artist's models. See description for more details.

Black Models for Black Artists" series: "Black Artist with Nude Model No. 4

Acrylic on Tempered Masonite
4 x 5 in
(10.16 x 12.7 cm)
Dana C. Chandler, Jr. (Akin Duro)
Available

Chandler created this series because, he says, "I got sick of Black artists using White models in their work." The work, he says, "also testifies to the beauty of Black women." Chandler wanted Black artists to recognize they didn't have to go outside their community to find beautiful artist models.

This comes with the frame, but you'll receive a price for the work unframed.

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Artwork: (c) Dana C. Chandler, Jr. Written content: (c) 2022-2023. Dahna M. Chandler for Celebrated Activist Artist, Inc. All rights reserved. Not for duplication, derivative works, or redistribution without permission.

Subject Matter: Still Life
Created: 1974
Collections: Black Models for Black Artists

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All work here is owned by the artist, Dana C. Chandler, Jr. On works that show as "Sold," the artist still maintains his copyrights to those pieces under U.S. law. Written content, including art descriptions, is (c) 2022-2023, Dahna M. Chandler for The Celebrated Activist Artist, Inc., Chandler's artist representative and art acquisition agent. All rights reserved. Neither artwork nor content should be used for duplication, derivative works, promotion, or redistribution without permission.