Showing posts with label Afro American Painters. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Afro American Painters. Show all posts

Saturday, September 25, 2010

An Original 1971 Watercolor Portrait Of Angela Davis Painted By Leon Lank Leonard Sr.


Here Is An Incredible Piece Of American Civil Rights History. This Original Watercolor Portrait Of Pioneering Woman's Activist & Black Panther Member Angela Davis, Is Masterfully Painted By The Incredible Hands Of Afro American Artisan Leon Lank Leonard. This Incredible Piece Of Art Is Dated 1971 And Was Purchased From The Artist That Year In Watts, Ca. This Would Be Considered One Of The Greatest Works By This Highly Collectible Afro American Artist, Except It Has Never Been Photographed. There Are No Other Images Of This Painting And No One Knows It Exists Except My Father And I. It Is A Blessing To Look Into The Beautiful Face Of Angela Davis Every Morning & I Wanted To Share These Never Before Seen Pictures On My XtimemachineX Art Journal. Leon Lank Leonard Paintings, Sculpture, & Ceramics Are Sought After By Museums Across The Country And Collected By Numerous Private Collectors Including Bill Cosby, Who Has Several Pieces By This Artist. The Song "Angela" By John Lennon & Yoko Ono Is Written About Angela Davis. Auction Estimate $10,000 - $15,000.