Aaron Douglas

6 works by Aaron Douglas (American, 1899–1979) are catalogued on Archive Lane, free to preview and available to download or order as a print.

Aaron Douglas was an American painter, illustrator, and visual arts educator. He was a major figure in the Harlem Renaissance. He developed his art career painting murals and creating illustrations that addressed social issues around race and segregation in the United States by utilizing African-centric imagery. Douglas set the stage for young, African-American artists to enter the public-arts realm through his involvement with the Harlem Artists Guild. In 1944, he concluded his art career by founding the Art Department at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. He taught visual art classes at Fisk University until his retirement in 1966. Douglas is known as a prominent leader in modern African-American art whose work influenced artists for years to come.

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of Aaron Douglas's work on the site falls under Illustration (6), Abstract (3).

By movement, it's catalogued as Art Deco (9).

Culture: American (9).

By orientation: 1 landscape, 6 portrait, 2 square.

Dated work in this group ranges from 1925 to 1935.

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Prints of these artworks

Every artwork here can be downloaded as the original high-resolution file, or ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print from $21.99, shipping included.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Aaron Douglas artworks does Archive Lane have?

6 public-domain artworks by Aaron Douglas are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Aaron Douglas?

Aaron Douglas is catalogued as American (born 1899, died 1979).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Are these artworks copyright-free?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

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