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Collage of five diverse artworks from the Hammer Museum Collections side by side. From left to right: 1) Contemporary painting of two embracing figures with surreal elements. 2) Post-impressionist style painting of trees with vibrant blues and greens. 3) Black and white illustration of a face with intricate patterns. 4) Japanese woodblock print style image of a figure in a checkered robe. 5) Photograph of a couple dancing, the woman in a black dress and the man in white

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Digital Archive Now Dig This!: Art and Black Los Angeles 1960–1980
Art Charles White, Black Pope (Sandwich Board Man)
Black Pope (Sandwich Board Man), by Charles White, 1973

Charles White, Artist
Black Pope (Sandwich Board Man) , 1973

Medium
Oil wash on board
Dimensions
65 1/2 x 49 1/2 in. (166.4 x 125.7 cm)
Credit Line
The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Purchase. Photo by Ed Glendinning

White's representation of a street-corner preacher reflects his interest in portraying contemporary African Americans. With this work he began to use a variety of media—including Conté crayon, ink, and charcoal—and application techniques to create layered and multi-tonal effects.