Sugar Shack
- Open Edition
- Official work of art from the estate of Ernie Barnes
- Measures 27.375x35.5 inches (paper size) and 24.375 x 32.50 inches (image size)
- As featured on the sitcom "Good Times" and on Marvin Gaye's 1976 album cover "I Want You".
- Ships unframed and rolled in a strong tube with box
Ernie Barnes' iconic painting 'The Sugar Shack' is a testament to the power of art to capture the vibrancy of human experience. Born in 1938, Barnes grew up in Durham, North Carolina, and was encouraged by his mother to explore art. His 1976 painting 'The Sugar Shack' is a celebration of joy, dance, and community, depicting elongated figures reveling in a crowded juke joint.
This piece gained international attention when it was featured on the beloved television series 'Good Times', becoming a cultural icon. It was also chosen as the cover for Marvin Gaye's 1976 album 'I Want You', creating a fusion of visual and audio art that has become legendary in its own right. More recently, 'The Sugar Shack' made headlines again when the original painting was auctioned for a record-breaking $15.3 million at Christie's New York. As you consider this product, you're not just purchasing an item, but a piece of history that continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.
Ships unframed. Open edition. Image size: 24.375 x 32.50 inches. Paper size: 27.375 x 35.50 inches. Official work of art from the estate of Ernie Barnes.
| Edition | Open Edition |
| Framed | Unframed |
| Height | 35.5 inches |
| Length | 27.375 inches |
| Medium | Paper |
| Signed | Unsigned |
| SKU | erba101 |
| Year Released | 1976 |
Ernie Barnes
Ernest Eugene Barnes Jr. was born July 15, 1938, in a poor section ("the bottom") of Durham, North Carolina. His father, Ernest Barnes Sr., worked as a shipping clerk at Liggett Myers Tobacco Company and his mother, Fannie Mae Geer, was employed as a domestic for Frank Fuller Jr., a wealthy Southern attorney who would guide Barnes into the world of art.Most in stock items ship in 0 to 5 business depending upon the shipping method selected during checkout. Large framed artwork requires an additional 1 to 5 days of processing time to allow for framing. All orders over $250 ship signature required. Pre-Orders, identified by a “Reserve Now” checkout button, can take 3 to 14 business days to process and ship. If there is an issue with your order we will notify you with 1 to 2 business days. For additional information please visit our: Shipping Policy
