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Hughie Lee-Smith — Little Girl
Hughie Lee-Smith

Little Girl

1984

"Little Girl" by Hughie Lee-Smith is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the artist's characteristic exploration of solitude and urban isolation. Created by the African American painter known for his socially conscious works, the piece depicts a young figure rendered with Lee-Smith's precise, realistic technique and muted color palette. The composition reflects the artist's recurring themes of vulnerability and marginalization within modern American society.

Medium
oil on canvas

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Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session

November 20, 2024

Lot 43

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Hughie Lee-Smith, Little Girl, 1984

"Little Girl" by Hughie Lee-Smith is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the artist's characteristic exploration of solitude and urban isolation. Created by the African American painter known for his socially conscious works, the piece depicts a young figure rendered with Lee-Smith's precise, realistic technique and muted color palette. The composition reflects the artist's recurring themes of vulnerability and marginalization within modern American society.

Medium
oil on canvas
Year
1984
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Realistic Style, Canvas, Melancholic, Urban Subject Matter, Oil Painting, Figurative portraiture, African American Artist, Social Realism, Childhood Innocence

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Art Institute of Chicago