Aretha: Mysterious Lady of Sorrows

Douglas Bourgeois, Aretha: Mysterious Lady of Sorrows, 1981, oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Peter Roussel Norman in memory of Joshua C. Taylor, 1982.39
Douglas Bourgeois, Aretha: Mysterious Lady of Sorrows, 1981, oil on canvas, 21 3⁄4 x 18 1⁄8 in. (55.2 x 45.9 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Peter Roussel Norman in memory of Joshua C. Taylor, 1982.39

Artwork Details

Title
Aretha: Mysterious Lady of Sorrows
Artist
Date
1981
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
21 3⁄4 x 18 1⁄8 in. (55.2 x 45.9 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Peter Roussel Norman in memory of Joshua C. Taylor
Mediums
Mediums Description
oil on canvas
Classifications
Subjects
  • African American
  • Performing arts — music — piano
  • Allegory — arts and sciences — music
  • Allegory — passion — grief
  • Portrait female — Franklin, Aretha — bust
Object Number
1982.39
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1982.39

Works by this artist (65 items)

View all artworks
Romaine Brooks, Angels Feed the Saint's Donkey, 1930, pencil on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1968.90.12
Angels Feed the Saint’s Donkey
Artist
Date1930
pencil on paper
Not on view
Romaine Brooks, Masonic, ca. 1930, pencil on paperboard, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1968.90.30
Masonic
Artist
Dateca. 1930
pencil on paperboard
Not on view
Romaine Brooks, Mummy, 1930, pencil on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1968.90.8
Mummy
Artist
Date1930
pencil on paper
Not on view
Romaine Brooks, Jeune Fille Anglaise--Yeux et Rubans Verts, ca. 1910, oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1966.49.3
Jeune Fille Anglaise – Yeux et Rubans Verts
Artist
Dateca. 1910
oil on canvas
Not on view

More Artworks from the Collection

Browse All Artworks
Unidentified, Horn Spoon, 1776, horn, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Mary Houston Eddy, the A.R. and M.H. Eddy Donation, 1918.5.98
Horn Spoon
Artist
Unidentified
Date1776
horn
Not on view
Image Not Available
Carving
Artist
Unidentified
Date18th century
ivory
Not on view
D. D. La Rioja, Plaque, 1700-1800, ivory, paper, metal, and glass, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Gellatly, 1929.8.240.9
Plaque
Artist
Date1700-1800
ivory, paper, metal, and glass
Not on view
Unidentified (French), Fan, 1740-1750, paper; ivory, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Mrs. Henry L. Milmore through Mr. Henry L. Milmore, 1956.6.102
Fan
Artist
Unidentified (French)
Date1740-1750
paper; ivory
Not on view