Noah, Third Day
Romare Bearden
American, 1911–1988

Details
Title
Noah, Third Day
Artist/Maker
Romare Bearden (American, 1911–1988)
Date
1972
Medium
Collage and acrylic on board
Dimensions
40 1/2 x 35 1/2 inches
Credit
Gift in memory of Peter Rindskopf and purchase
Accession #
73.14
On View
Currently not on view
The spiritual life of African American communities, both rural and urban, finds frequent expression in Bearden’s work. In this biblical scene from Noah and the Ark, Bearden imparts an intimate, folkloric quality through rhythmic patterning and flattened shapes. To make this collage, Bearden layered hand-colored copies of photographs, abstract cutouts, and references to African and early Christian art. Noah himself is shown in mask-like profile and with dark skin—signaling the inclusion of Black culture within Christian tradition.
Image Copyright
© Romare Bearden Foundation/VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY
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