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Alvin Carl Hollingsworth

Alvin Carl Hollingsworth

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American (1928–2000)

  • Date: circa 1970
  • Ink, Gold leaf, acrylic on board, signed lower right
  • Size: 9.5 x 7.5 in. (24.13 x 19.05 cm)
  • Frame Size: 16 x 14 inches

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African American artist Alvin Carl Hollingsworth depicts a heavily made-up figure in this unique painting on board.

Created using ink, gold leaf, and acrylic paint, this composition uses muted colors for the background and body so that the gaudy blue and red of the makeup stand out more brightly. The work is signed in the lower right and is nicely framed.

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About The Artist: Alvin Carl Hollingsworth

Alvin C. Hoolingsworth was born in 1930 in New York City. He began drawing at the age of four and by twelve had launched a career in drawing comic book cartoons professionally. The experience culminated with his creation of "Scorchy Smith", a syndicated comic series that appeared in 140 newspapers. Hollingsworth's formal art studies began at New York City's High School of Music and Art and continued at the City College of New York City where he...

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About The Medium: Acrylic

A fast-drying paint made of pigment suspended in acrylic polymer emulsion. Acrylic paints are water-soluble, but become water-resistant when dry.

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