"Jeu Deux", or "play two". Oil on board signed and dated lower right 1965. Yellow background in graduated tones support a musical motif in grey tones. Framed, overall apprx 12-1/4"T x 16-1/4"W. Born as Charles Elmer Harris in Cleveland Ohio, he changed his name in the 1960's, which translates to "Son of Ethiopia". He rarely exhibited or sold his work and was affiliated with the African-American artists' "Sho-nuff Art Group" and the Karamu House and studied under Cleveland Artist Paul Travis. His style is very diverse and he experimented with Cubism, portraiture and abstractions in series. He received little recognition during his lifetime and was only "rediscovered" literally days after his death when hundreds of his paintings were rescued by an art dealer.
200/400 Sold $644.00
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