Soul Man
1978
76.0 x 50.0 cm
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
barkley leonnard hendricks (1945 – 2017)
Explore the striking life-sized portraits of Barkley L. Hendricks (1945-2017), a key figure in Black portraiture & conceptualism. His realistic depictions challenge Western art traditions, blending American realism with postmodern style.
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University (Durham, United States of America)
Discover the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University – a vibrant blend of Pre-Columbian artifacts and contemporary art fostering dialogue & exploration. Explore stunning exhibitions & architectural brilliance.
Hendricks worked consistently as a photographer beginning in the mid 1960s, and while at Yale University from 1970-1972 he studied with the acclaimed photographer Walker Evans.Taken in Hendricks’ hometown of Philadelphia, “Soul Man” embodies many of the central traits of Hendricks
About this artwork
- Title: Soul Man
- Artist: barkley leonnard hendricks
- Year: 1978
- Original dimensions: 76.0 x 50.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
- Main color: Gray
- Color intensity: Monochromatic