Discover the powerful legacy of Ernie Barnes, the first African American NFL player to become a celebrated artist. Known for his iconic style that bridges sports and art, Barnes’ works …

Throughout the Good Times television series (1974–79) most of the paintings by the character J.J. are works by Ernie Barnes. However a few images, including "Black Jesus" in the first …

View Ernie Barnes’s 310 artworks on artnet. Find an in-depth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. See available paintings, prints and …

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Oct 31, 2023 · Ernie Barnes’ legacy continues to endure in the art world thanks to his distinct style and the striking imagery he used to represent human experiences. Below are a few of his most …

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Barnes’ time playing in the NFL helped shape his iconic style of painting with figures who are often shown with lean, sinewy muscles that help accentuate their physical movements.

Barnes quickly developed his signature style, which he referred to as “neo-mannerist”, marked by elongated, fluid figures set in motion, focusing on scenes of joy in everyday life. By the 1970s, …

His work reflected the social contradictions inherent in the myth of the culturally deprived, Black subject. He committed his work to redressing the dominant paradigm of his era—that Black art …

Ernie Barnes is best known for his distinctive style, which he coined ‘neo-mannerism’. His paintings are characterised by elongated figures and exaggerated movements, conveying a …