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Paul Robeson

Poster
1985 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Poster depicting a full-length portrait of Paul Robeson (1889-1976) with a quote and a short biography of his life and achievements at the bottom.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePaul Robeson (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Non-laminated poster
Brief description
Community print shop poster depicting Paul Robeson by Lincoln Cushing and the Syracuse Cultural Workers. USA, 1985.
Physical description
Poster depicting a full-length portrait of Paul Robeson (1889-1976) with a quote and a short biography of his life and achievements at the bottom.
Dimensions
  • Height: 88.8cm
  • Width: 40.9cm
Dimensions measured 02/09/2015
Marks and inscriptions
The Artist must elect to fight for freedom or for slavery. I have made my choice. I had no alternative.
Credit line
Given by Greenwich Mural Workshop
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.164-2011

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Record createdJanuary 25, 2013
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