Barnes metalwork French escutcheon Artisan Made Black artists played a vital

Black artists played a vital part in midcentury art movements

Two strap options let you sling the bag over the shoulder or carry at your side

replete with colorful characters and outsized personalities

Clifford Prince-King

inspired by the whimsical floral background in van Gogh’s famous portrait The Postman

Barnes metalwork French escutcheon Artisan Made Black artists played a vitalOur latest custom metalwork is inspired by a keyhole, also known as an escutcheon, on display in Room 20 on the West wall. Dr. Barnes collected metal works and displayed them in ensembles alongside paintings to signal that craft requires the same level of artistry as painting. This decorative key plate was made by blacksmith Steve Bronstein, at Blackthorne Forge in Vermont. Visit our Print Shop for more inspiration to create your own ensembles.