The Lamp
Romare Bearden
Romare Howard Bearden was born on September 2, 1911, to (Richard) Howard and Bessye Bearden in Charlotte, North Carolina, and died in New York City on March 12, 1988, at the age of 76. His life and art are marked by exceptional talent, encompassing a broad range of intellectual and scholarly interests, including music, performing arts, history, literature and world art. Bearden was also a celebrated humanist, as demonstrated by his lifelong support of young, emerging artists.
The Lamp, ( Brown vs Board of Education) by Romare Bearden was originally commissioned by the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund as a poster to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education.
The Lamp, ( Brown vs Board of Education) by Romare Bearden was originally commissioned by the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund as a poster to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education.