In this original artwork, two Black men share a moment of confident tenderness and admiration, posed against a theatrical moonlit backdrop. One sits gracefully on an ornately carved vintage sofa, while the other leans in close, perched beside him with a gentle arm stretched behind his companion. Both are dressed in sharp, 1920s-era suits—one in ivory and tan, the other in deep blue pinstripes—reflecting pride, elegance, and mutual affection.
Behind them, a full moon with stylized Art Deco features smiles knowingly, set against a painted night sky and framed by thick velvet curtains. This artwork reimagines and reclaims queer Black love that history often erased or excluded. It is not a restored image, but a bold creative act of cultural preservation and love through art.
Product Description:
Man In The Moon 05, part of our Missing Art Studies collection, captures a scene of queer Black elegance that could have been hidden from history. Two men dressed in dapper 1920s suits sit close in quiet intimacy beneath a stylized full moon. Their confident posture and tender connection convey a reclaimed pride—an imagined memory of love, strength, and visibility.
This artwork reclaims a story that systemic bias never allowed to be fully told. Created with rich textures and emotional grace, this piece is printed on high-quality matte canvas and framed with sustainably sourced pinewood.
Product Details:
• Cotton and polyester canvas composite with a special proprietary coating
• Sustainably sourced pinewood frame
• Available in multiple sizes and frame colors
• Horizontal, vertical, and square options available
• Sawtooth hanging hardware included
• Slight size variations of +/- 1/8" (3.2mm) may occur due to the production process
