Ernie Barnes
African-American painter (1938-2009) · United States · On the map · Artists · Died at 70
Ernest Eugene Barnes Jr. was an American artist, well known for his unique style of elongated characters and movement. He was also a professional football player, actor and author.
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1963-64 Denver Broncos, Offensive guard, 6' 3" 253 lbs. Courtesy of the Ernie Barnes Family Trust.
Jack Kemp and Ethel Kennedy, co-hosts for 1974 Washington, D.C. exhibition. Courtesy of the Ernie Barnes Family Trust.
Barnes art used as inspiration billboard. Courtesy of the Ernie Barnes Family Trust.
With "In Remembrance" painting. Courtesy of the Ernie Barnes Family Trust.Awards
About this person
Country
United States
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1938 to 2009 · aged 70
Where to find them
In the same film or series as Ernie
Hal WilliamsAlso in Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige (1981)
Diana SandsAlso in Doctors' Wives (1971)
Tonea StewartAlso in Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige (1981)
Tom GriesAlso in Number One (1969)
John ColicosAlso in Doctors' Wives (1971)
Al HirtAlso in Number One (1969)