I purchased this canvas around 1998 in New York City, New York.
I recently pulled it out of storage (year 2017), and I immediately was appalled by the artwork.
- I didn't think the lady's hair was neat enough.
- I felt the couple's skin color was too dark.
- I did not see any class in this picture.
Then one of my friends noticed that the woman's head was not covered so she said this artwork was NOT Black artwork. I had two people to identify the artwork as Cuban.
Then I took a long, hard look at the artwork again, and I found a lot of irony.
- Straight hair - possibly naturally straight hair versus relaxed hair plus
- Dark skin complexion plus
- Latin/Spanish fashion.
What a combination! I could not find any information on the artist "Hannity" as I began to re-appreciate this canvas.
What did I see in this artwork - 20 years ago?
I think that I saw pure "Black Love."
- Forget the "Brand name" clothes
- Forget wearing shoes
- Forget all the worldly distractions
Just enjoy life.
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