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AFTER STANLEY WHITNEY AFRO AMERICAN OIL PAINTING - After Stanley Whitney, American, 1946, an oil painting on canvas depicting an abstract composition. Signed Stanley Whitney and dated 2016 on the backside. Framed. Stanley Whitney is a contemporary African American artist known for his use of a loose grid of colors in his paintings. He has a wide range of references, including Egyptian hieroglyphs, jazz music, as well as the work of Bob Thompson and Giorgio Morandi. Whitney blocks out squares of color that complement and clash against one another, creating a quilt like quality to the work. Modern and Contemporary African American Fine Art, Abstract Oil Paintings, Wall Art, and Collectibles. Dimensions Frame 28 3/4 x 16 3/4 in. Canvas 27 3/4 x 16 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Some signs of age and wear. Has stains and slight scuffs in paint. Has chips and cracks in frame. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.