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The Emperor Jones

FRANKIE AND JOHNNIE or HIM
FRANKIE AND JOHNNIE or HIM

FRANKIE AND JOHNNIE or HIM

By John Sloan

Located in Portland, ME

It appeared in the Metropolitan Opera's premier of Louis Gruenberg's setting of Eugene O'Neill's "The Emperor Jones." There was a move to replace the African-American dancers with wh...

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1920s Figurative Prints

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THE EMPEROR JONES
THE EMPEROR JONES

Alex KatzTHE EMPEROR JONES, 2006

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H 60 in W 32 in D 1 in

THE EMPEROR JONES

By Alex Katz

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand signed and numbered in pencil by the artist. Edition of 60. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. All reasonable offers will be considered.

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"Lucifer Resting, " Standing Male Nude, Rare Sculpture by Antonio Salemme
"Lucifer Resting, " Standing Male Nude, Rare Sculpture by Antonio Salemme

"Lucifer Resting, " Standing Male Nude, Rare Sculpture by Antonio Salemme

By Antonio Salemme

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Salemme may have been best known for his nude portrait of Paul Robeson, "Negro Spiritual," which the artist sculpted after seeing "The Emperor Jones" on Broadway, and asking Robeson ...

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"The Emperor Jones" R1930s U.S. Scene Card
"The Emperor Jones" R1930s U.S. Scene Card

"The Emperor Jones" R1930s U.S. Scene Card

Located in New York, NY

Original 1930s re-release U.S. scene card for. Very good condition. Please note: the size is stated in inches and the actual size can vary by an inch or more.   

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Lois Mailou Jones is important for championing the artistic achievement of African-American artists. She is known for her African-insprired, worldly art. She defied art norms and painted a wide variety of subjects.