This original piece portrays two Black men sharing a moment of quiet intimacy and strength. One sits tall and composed on a red velvet settee, while the other reclines with his head resting gently in the seated man’s lap, held close in a tender, protective embrace. The vintage setting is complete with rich wood flooring, a deep crimson backdrop, and heavy velvet curtains framing a soft, smiling full moon that looms large and luminous in the sky.
This artwork is not a restoration of a vintage photograph, but an intentional creation—reclaiming and imagining the visual history that bias once denied. It brings forward a vision of queer Black love, serenity, and pride in a time and place that rarely recorded such moments. The piece speaks to legacy, care, and the sacredness of being seen.
Product Description:
Part of the Missing Art Studies series, Man In The Moon 06 captures a moment that history often overlooked—a soft, solemn, and powerful image of queer Black love framed in dignity. Two men in 1920s-style formalwear share a still moment on a red velvet settee under the watchful gaze of a glowing full moon. Their presence is elegant and grounded, a tribute to what was once denied visibility and celebration.
This artwork does not recreate the past, but reclaims what should have always existed. Printed on premium matte canvas and housed in a sustainably sourced pinewood frame, this piece honors love, legacy, and restoration.
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
