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John Lennon photograph Detroit, 1971 (photo of John Lennon)

John Lennon photograph Detroit, 1971 (photo of John Lennon)

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

John Lennon & Yoko Ono, Detroit, 1971 photographed by legendary Detroit photographer Leni Sinclair, Kresge Foundation's Eminent Artist of 2016 (See The Guardian UK Photo Section, Ja...

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John Lennon photograph Detroit, 1971 (photo of John Lennon)

John Lennon photograph Detroit, 1971 (photo of John Lennon)

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

John Lennon & Yoko Ono, Detroit, 1971 photographed by legendary Detroit photographer Leni Sinclair, Kresge Foundation's Eminent Artist of 2016 (See The Guardian UK Photo Section, Jan...

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John Lennon photograph Detroit 1970s (John & Yoko)
John Lennon photograph Detroit 1970s (John & Yoko)

John Lennon photograph Detroit 1970s (John & Yoko)

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Leni Sinclair John Lennon & Yoko Ono photograph Detroit, 1972 Photographed by legendary Detroit photographer Leni Sinclair, 2016's Kresge Foundation's Eminent Artist of the year (Se...

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The Ferry Inn, Large Traditional English Oil, Signed
The Ferry Inn, Large Traditional English Oil, Signed

The Ferry Inn, Large Traditional English Oil, Signed

By John Sinclair-Black

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The painting is signed by its artist, John Sinclair-Black to the lower corner and is a superb example of this sought after artists work.

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Worcester Bridge & Cathedral, Fine Oil Painting on Canvas
Worcester Bridge & Cathedral, Fine Oil Painting on Canvas

Worcester Bridge & Cathedral, Fine Oil Painting on Canvas

By John Sinclair-Black

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Worcester Bridge & Cathedral by John Sinclair-Black (British born 1942) oil painting on canvas, framed signed lower left, various provenance details included canvas: 20 x 24 inches ...

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John Lennon photograph Detroit, 1971 (photo of John Lennon)

John Lennon photograph Detroit, 1971 (photo of John Lennon)

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

John & Yoko, Detroit, 1971 Photographed by legendary Detroit photographer Leni Sinclair, this year's Kresge Foundation's Eminent Artist of 2016 (See The Guardian UK Photo Section, Ja...

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1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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John Coltrane, Detroit, 1966
John Coltrane, Detroit, 1966

John Coltrane, Detroit, 1966

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

John Coltrane emerging from the shadows: Detroit, 1966. A superb silhouette like image shot by legendary Detroit photographer Leni Sinclair, this year's Kresge Foundation's Eminent A...

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1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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John Lennon, Detroit, 1971

John Lennon, Detroit, 1971

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Located in NEW YORK, NY

John & Yoko, Detroit, 1971 Photographed by legendary Detroit photographer Leni Sinclair, this year's Kresge Foundation's Eminent Artist of 2016 (See The Guardian UK Photo Section, J...

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John Coltrane photograph 1960s Detroit (Jazz photography)
John Coltrane photograph 1960s Detroit (Jazz photography)

John Coltrane photograph 1960s Detroit (Jazz photography)

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Jazz great John Coltrane emerging from the shadows: Detroit, Michigan 1966. A superb silhouette like image shot by storied Detroit photographer Leni Sinclair, 2016's Kresge Foundatio...

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John Coltrane photograph 1960s Detroit (Jazz photography)
John Coltrane photograph 1960s Detroit (Jazz photography)

John Coltrane photograph 1960s Detroit (Jazz photography)

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Jazz great John Coltrane emerging from the shadows: Detroit, Michigan 1966. A superb silhouette like image shot by storied Detroit photographer Leni Sinclair, 2016's Kresge Foundatio...

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John Coltrane photograph 1960s Detroit (Jazz photography)
John Coltrane photograph 1960s Detroit (Jazz photography)

John Coltrane photograph 1960s Detroit (Jazz photography)

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Located in NEW YORK, NY

Jazz great John Coltrane emerging from the shadows: Detroit, Michigan 1966. A superb silhouette like image shot by storied Detroit photographer Leni Sinclair, 2016's Kresge Foundatio...

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1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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John Coltrane photograph Detroit 1966 (Coltrane Jazz photograph)
John Coltrane photograph Detroit 1966 (Coltrane Jazz photograph)

John Coltrane photograph Detroit 1966 (Coltrane Jazz photograph)

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Leni Sinclair John Coltrane photograph 1966: Jazz great John Coltrane emerging from the shadows: Detroit, Michigan 1966. A superb silhouette like image shot by storied Detroit photo...

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John Coltrane photograph Detroit 1966 (Coltrane Jazz photograph)
John Coltrane photograph Detroit 1966 (Coltrane Jazz photograph)

John Coltrane photograph Detroit 1966 (Coltrane Jazz photograph)

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Leni Sinclair John Coltrane photograph 1966: Jazz great John Coltrane emerging from the shadows: Detroit, Michigan 1966. A superb silhouette like image shot by storied Detroit photo...

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John Lennon Yoko Ono photograph Detroit, 1971

John Lennon Yoko Ono photograph Detroit, 1971

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

John & Yoko, Detroit, 1971 by legendary Detroit underground photographer Leni Sinclair, 2016's Kresge Foundation's Eminent Artist of 2016 (see Guardian UK Photo Section, Jan. 28, 201...

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John Coltrane photograph 1960s Detroit (Jazz photography)
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John Coltrane photograph 1960s Detroit (Jazz photography)

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Jazz great John Coltrane emerging from the shadows: Detroit, Michigan 1966. A superb silhouette like image shot by storied Detroit photographer Leni Sinclair, 2016's Kresge Foundatio...

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Moon Dial Grasshopper Clock Brass Skeleton Clock, John Harrison Sinclair Harding

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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate john sinclair black for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Contemporary versions now, or shop for Contemporary creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. You’re likely to find the perfect john sinclair black among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a john sinclair black to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of black, brown and more. There have been many interesting john sinclair black examples over the years, but those made by Leni Sinclair and John Sinclair-Black are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in digital print, inkjet print and oil paint — can elevate any room of your home.

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Leni Sinclair for sale on 1stDibs

Leni Sinclair, born Magdalene Arndt, is an American photographer and radical political activist who lives in Detroit. She has photographed rock and jazz musicians since the early 1960s. She was the co-founder of the White Panther Party along with John Sinclair and Pun Plamondon. Sinclair is a recognized leader of the 1960s–70s counter-cultural movement in Detroit, which she amply documented through vivid and dramatic photography. But she may be best known for capturing the raucous rock n’ roll scene of that era, including photographs of such rock legends as Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin and jazz icons such as Miles Davis and Sun Ra.

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