Josephine Baker and Chiquita the Cheetah Number 2
by Aberjhani
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Josephine Baker and Chiquita the Cheetah Number 2
Artist
Aberjhani
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Digital Art - Fine Art Digital Paintings And Photography
Description
“Josephine Baker and Chiquita the Cheetah” is the second digital painting in the JOSEPHINE BAKER’S LOVE AFFAIR WITH FREEDOM Series. This work expands on a detail from Baker’s original 1920s black and white publicity. The edition seen here is shaded with vibrant tones of yellow and gold which evoke the kind of high energy audiences experiences when viewing Baker’s live dance and comedic stage routines. Chiquita the cheetah wore a diamond-studded collar and was one of a number of exotic” pets, including a goat and pig, which Baker kept.
About JOSEPHINE BAKER’S LOVE AFFAIR WITH FREEDOM (New Series):
Cheers went up around the world in 2021 when French officials announced that the American-born actress, singer, and World War II spy Josephine Baker (1906-1975) would become the first Black woman to be inducted into the Parisian Panthéon. The announcement made me smile because Josephine Baker is one the historic figures celebrated in Encyclopedia of the Harlem Renaissance (this year 2023 is the 20th anniversary of the encyclopedia’s publication).
The new 2023 edition prints of Baker featured in this series are mixed media and digitally textured interpretations of classic historical photographs and posters categorized as public domain. Some of the new prints are abstract expressionism, or surrealistic impressionism, and others enhanced antique sepia. Baker is widely celebrated during Women’s History Month, Black History Month, and in general as an iconic international entertainer. I sometimes think of her as America’s loss (due to the extreme Jim Crow racism practiced in the United States during her lifetime) and France’s gain. Series prints available on FAA so far include:
1. Josephine Baker and Chiquita Abstract Magenta
2. Josephine Baker Chiquita the Cheetah Number 2
3. Josephine Baker Sophisticated Diva
4. Josephine Baker Stardust Silhouette
Aberjhani
Creator of the Silk-Featherbrush Artstyle
Co-creator of Encyclopedia of the Harlem Renaissance
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January 19th, 2023
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Appreciate you stopping by to check out & comment on "Josephine Baker and Chiquita the Cheetah Number 2" Frank. Thank you very much.
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Thank you very LaVonne. I appreciate the though that "Josephine would love this,,"
LaVonne Kennedy
Josephine would love this,,,she was such a free beautiful innocent as a chid soul !What a wonderful tribute to her !
Debby Pueschel
Wow...this is awesome. Congratulations on being chosen Artist of the Week in Intent of the Artist! FL
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Thank you very much Donna for the visit and kind words.
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Thanks tremendously Angeles for stopping by and commenting on "Josephine Baker and Chiquita the Cheetah Number 2." Appreciate it greatly.
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Thank you very much Issie. Josephine Baker really was an incredible woman.
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