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Charles White — Nobody Knows My Name #2
Charles White

Nobody Knows My Name #2

1965

A charcoal and crayon drawing on illustration board that addresses themes of identity and recognition, part of White's series exploring African American experience and dignity. The work demonstrates the artist's masterful use of medium and emotional depth.

Medium
charcoal and crayon on illustration board

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Contemporary Evening Auction

November 19, 2021

Estimate: $400,000$600,000

Lot 133

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Charles White, Nobody Knows My Name #2, 1965

A charcoal and crayon drawing on illustration board that addresses themes of identity and recognition, part of White's series exploring African American experience and dignity. The work demonstrates the artist's masterful use of medium and emotional depth.

Medium
charcoal and crayon on illustration board
Year
1965
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Identity, Expressionism, African American Art, Social Commentary, American Art, Charcoal, Charles White, Drawing, 1960s, Figurative

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Art Institute of Chicago