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121 ROMARE BEARDEN (1911 - 1988)
The Dancer
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Color lithograph, circa 1982. 470x356 mm; 18
1
/
2
x14 inches, full margins. Printer’s proof, aside from
an edition of an unknown size. Signed and inscribed “P/P” and “For Bob” in pencil, lower margin.
Bearden created prints to help finance the Nanette Bearden Dance Company, although the full
edition of this lithograph was likely not realized. Gelburd and Rosenberg illustrate two different
states—3 and 4—of 5 different color variations. Gelburd/Rosenberg GG#107.
[3,000/5,000]