The James Baldwin Centennial

August 2, 2024 was the 100th anniversary of James Baldwin's birth.

Les Amis joins individuals and organizations on both sides of the Atlantic in commemorating this date by acknowledging the profound impact that Beauford's love and influence had on the shaping of the one of the 20th century's most formidable literary giants.

Baldwin's name appears dozens of times in this blog, and multiple images of portraits Beauford created of him are also displayed here.

Following are images of (perhaps) lesser known portraits of his dear friend.

Portrait of James Baldwin
(1945) Pastel on paper
© Estate of Beauford Delaney,
by permission of Derek L. Spratley, Esquire,
Court Appointed Administrator
Image - Screenshot from YouTube video
Judd Tully - Beauford and Joseph Delaney, Their Life and Art

James Baldwin
(1966) oil on canvas
© Estate of Beauford Delaney
by permission of Derek L. Spratley, Esquire,
Court Appointed Administrator

Portrait of James Baldwin
(1966) Oil on canvas
© Estate of Beauford Delaney
by permission of Derek L. Spratley, Esquire,
Court Appointed Administrator

James Baldwin
(1967) Oil on canvas
© Estate of Beauford Delaney,
by permission of Derek L. Spratley, Esquire,
Court Appointed Administrator

Portrait of James Baldwin
(1971) Oil on canvas
Bequest of James Baldwin
Image courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Art Galleries
© Estate of Beauford Delaney
by permission of Derek L. Spratley, Esquire,
Court Appointed Administrator

For information about the James Baldwin Centennial Festival, which will be held in Paris from September 9-13, 2024, click HERE.