Dancing in the Light
1986
Intaglio, Sugarlift & Aquatint Etching
23 1/2 × 17 1/4 in
AP Edition of 10, 10 AP
The drawing and print depict Eleanor Roosevelt as a progressive dance partner with Adlai Stevenson II, the American diplomat and Ambassador to the United Nations who was convinced by her into running for Governor of Illinois, and for the US Presidency. Jesse Fell, Stevenson’s great grandfather was a friend of Abraham Lincoln, who is seen partnered with an emancipated slave behind the pair. The celebratory dance is for emancipated thinking and progressive, enlightened energy.
The print is a collaborative effort by artist Harold Boyd, poet Rhea Edge, and printer Robert Weigel. The tree central characters in the print represent Abraham Lincoln, Adlai Stevenson II, and Eleanor Roosevelt, each of whom exuberantly pursued the ideals of a just society. The image was etched by Harold Boys. Ther verse was composed by Rhea Edge and printed on Arches cover stock by Robert Weigel. The edition of 30 was hand-printed by Rhea Edge and Andy Jumonville, assisted by Benjamine Boyd.
1986
Intaglio, Sugarlift & Aquatint Etching
23 1/2 × 17 1/4 in
AP Edition of 10, 10 AP
The drawing and print depict Eleanor Roosevelt as a progressive dance partner with Adlai Stevenson II, the American diplomat and Ambassador to the United Nations who was convinced by her into running for Governor of Illinois, and for the US Presidency. Jesse Fell, Stevenson’s great grandfather was a friend of Abraham Lincoln, who is seen partnered with an emancipated slave behind the pair. The celebratory dance is for emancipated thinking and progressive, enlightened energy.
The print is a collaborative effort by artist Harold Boyd, poet Rhea Edge, and printer Robert Weigel. The tree central characters in the print represent Abraham Lincoln, Adlai Stevenson II, and Eleanor Roosevelt, each of whom exuberantly pursued the ideals of a just society. The image was etched by Harold Boys. Ther verse was composed by Rhea Edge and printed on Arches cover stock by Robert Weigel. The edition of 30 was hand-printed by Rhea Edge and Andy Jumonville, assisted by Benjamine Boyd.