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.
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.
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.