Harry Roseland "Playing Checkers" 
This Artprint is:
NEW 
Custom Framed in scrolled ornate frame
Framed Size : 21" x 17"
Image Size: 20" x 16"
Framed in the USA
Hanging hardware included on back of frame
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About the Painting and Artist:
Artist: Harry Herman Roseland (1866-1950) was an American painter known for his genre scenes, particularly those depicting African American life in the post-Civil War era.
Subject Matter: "Playing Checkers" depicts an African American woman teaching a young girl to play checkers, a common scene of everyday life that Roseland often portrayed.
Style: Roseland was largely self-taught and focused on realist depictions, often telling a story through his paintings. While his earlier works could be sentimental, he gained recognition for his candid portrayal of African Americans in Northern settings.
Significance: Roseland's paintings, including "Playing Checkers," offer a glimpse into the domestic and social life of African Americans during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a subject largely overlooked by many other artists of his time.
Recognition: Roseland's work was popular and well-regarded, earning him numerous awards throughout his career, including prizes from the National Academy of Design and the Brooklyn Art