This is an extremely valuable and authentic folk art painting. By Clementine Hunter (pronounced clem-en-teen). Of Louisiana titled Black Jesus on the Cross Attended by Angels, was. Painted in the 1960’s-’70’s. And measures from inside the frame approximately. 15 1/2 inches wide by 19 1/2 inches high and has been recently framed. This stark and controversial image is. Clementine Hunter’s most sought after art. Jesus as a crucified slave in the South. Clementine Hunter was born in the 1880’s on a. The direct descendant of a slave. Clementine started painting when she was in her fifties. According to a New York Times article. “Looking for Clementine Hunters Louisiana”. By Jennifer Moses on June 14, 2013, the prices for. The larger pieces at the Outsider Art Fair in. Work has commanded prices many times higher. Clementine’s christian faith was seen through. The eyes of a girl who grew up around former. Slaves in the 1880’s and after. The painting it is remarkable that her Christ figure. Has both hands having been cut off, yet the only. Blood stems from the crucifixion nail wounds in his wrists- NOT from his missing hands. That this is because as a girl she must have seen. Former slaves with their hands cut off due to. Having been punished for stealing. The painting also has huge zinnias on either. Side of the cross since they were her favorite. The angels have their hair standing. Straight up because, as Mrs. A curious observer, “they’re flying”. We have sent detailed photos to. Cowan Auctions since Wes Cowan of the. Antiques Roadshow has professionally. Appraised her work on AS. Authentic, by her hand, and that the abrasions. On the flowers actually help the authenticity. By showing her pencilling of the flower. Underneath the paint shown in detail in. It is also her. Her paintings of Black Jesus on the Cross. Are some of the most sought after folk art. Paintings in America with one regional folk. Art museum declaring that her Black Jesus. On the Cross is the “apex” of their collection. Condition- the painting has some mild paint. Abrasions and some very light soiling, but is. Overall very nice and strikingly vivid. The painting as is. Securely and professionally packed. The item “Signed, Clementine Hunter BLACK JESUS ON CROSS, Folk Art Painting, Louisiana, SLAVE” is in sale since Monday, April 03, 2017. This item is in the category “Art\Art from Dealers & Resellers\Folk Art & Primitives”. The seller is “booksandcollectibles” and is located in La Porte, Indiana. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Signed?: Signed
- Type: Paintings
- Material: on board
- Style: Black Folk Art
- Region of Origin: US-Southeast
- Date of Creation: 1970-1989
- Artist: Clementine Hunter
- Size Type/Largest Dimension: Medium (Up to 30in.)