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The Backstretch

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Ernie Barnes

Ernie Barnes

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American (1938–2009)

  • Date: Circa 1980
  • Lithograph, Signed in Pencil
  • Edition of AP
  • Size: 16 in. x 27 in. (40.64 cm x 68.58 cm)
  • Frame Size: 20.5 x 33 inches

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about The Backstretch

Ernie Barnes, Jr.

(July 15, 1938 – April 27, 2009) was an African-American painter, well known for his unique style of elongation and movement. After his career as a professional football player, he dedicated himself to art. The "Backstretch" lithograph is signed in pencil and nicely framed.

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About The Artist: Ernie Barnes

Ernest “Ernie” Eugene Barnes, Jr. (July 15, 1938 – April 27, 2009) was an African-American painter, well known for his unique style of elongation and movement. He was also a professional football player, actor and author. Ernie Barnes' involvement with art began at an early age, like most gifted adult artists. However, when he reached high school his creative endeavors were temporarily detoured in his determination to become a...

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About The Medium: Lithograph

A print created using flat stones or metal plates. The artist creates a lithograph by drawing an image directly onto the printing element using materials like lithograph crayons or special grease pencils. After this, the drawing is transferred from the plate to the paper in multiples. A lithograph will not have dots when examined with a magnifying glass.

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The Backstretch

Ernie Barnes

Circa 1980

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The Backstretch

Ernie Barnes

Circa 1980

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