Black Men Billiards Art Print | African American Wall Decor
Black Men Billiards Art Print | African American Wall Decor
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Art Print: Archival, acid-free Somerset Velvet fine art paper with giclee pigment inks built to last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. The printed image is presented on paper 1” larger in each dimension, with a ½” white border on all sides — ready for framing or matting later.
Canvas Print: Gallery-wrapped over a solid wood stretcher frame with finished, painted edges. No additional framing needed — ready to hang straight out of the box.
Framed Canvas Print: The gallery-wrapped canvas, set inside an outer frame for a finished, gallery-style presentation. Fully assembled and ready to hang.
"Pool Hall" is the Black billiards art print that honors one of the great gathering places of African American community life—a pool hall where men come not just to play but to talk, to teach, to pass time in the particular way that only works when you are surrounded by people who know you. Antionette Simmons Hodges paints this scene with the vivid greens and yellows of a well-lit table and the warm energy of a space where community happens organically, around a shared game.
The pool hall has served a specific function in Black American communities for over a century: a space of male sociality that was theirs, where skill and strategy and conversation created the kind of bonds that sustain communities over time. Hodges understands this history and honors it without reducing the scene to nostalgia or sociology. These men are simply here, playing, talking, existing in the easy company of each other, and the painting honors the ordinary dignity of that fact. The bold palette—the green of the felt, the yellows and reds of the balls, the warm light of the room—gives the scene a vibrancy that makes you want to pull up a chair.
Hang "Pool Hall" in a man cave, game room, home bar, or living room where Black male community and culture should be honored. A meaningful gift for pool players, sports enthusiasts, and anyone who understands the social role these spaces have played in African American community life.
This archival-quality giclée print is produced on premium cotton rag paper with museum-grade inks. Choose your format above — art print, canvas, or framed canvas — available in 5 sizes from 12"×8" to 36"×24".
Antionette Simmons Hodges honors every dimension of Black community life with equal love—bring "Pool Hall" home.
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Materials
We use Somerset Velvet Fine Art Paper, a 100% cotton, acid-free, archival-quality paper with a soft, textured surface. This museum-grade paper is engineered to resist fading and deterioration, making it ideal for lasting fine art prints.
Each print is produced using archival giclée ink, a pigment-based ink system known for its superior longevity, depth, and color accuracy.
Our stretched canvas prints are made with thick, archival-grade polyester canvas that is pH-neutral and acid-free—designed to resist yellowing over time. The canvas is hand-stretched over solid, warp-resistant wood stretcher bars with rounded, beveled edges. A pre-installed sawtooth hanger on the back ensures your artwork is ready to hang right out of the box.
Our framed stretched canvas prints combine fine art quality with a refined, gallery-style presentation. Each piece is printed on thick, archival-grade poly-cotton canvas that is pH-neutral and acid-free. A black backboard and wire hanger are installed on the reverse, making the piece ready to hang immediately upon arrival.
Framing
This format ships unframed — the print arrives ready for you to frame or mat as you like. Looking for a framed option? A framed paper print isn’t available for this piece yet — select Framed Canvas Print above for a ready-to-hang alternative.
This format ships unframed, gallery-wrapped and ready to hang as-is. Looking for a framed option? Select Framed Canvas Print above.
This premium fine art option features a thick, archival-grade polycotton blend canvas, hand-stretched over 0.75” deep wooden bars for lasting durability and museum-quality presentation, mounted in a modern float frame with a subtle ¼” gap between canvas and frame edge for a sleek, “floating” effect.
Canvas Depth: 0.75"
Style: Modern float frame with a clean, gallery-ready finish
Available in: Gold, Black, Silver, White
Care Instructions
To ensure the longevity of your fine art print, keep it out of direct sunlight, which can cause fading over time. Store and display it in a cool, dry environment to prevent humidity-related damage.
Display indoors, away from direct sunlight, excessive humidity, or extreme temperatures. Dust regularly using a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using water, cleaning sprays, or abrasive materials.
Display indoors, away from direct sunlight, excessive humidity, or extreme temperatures. Dust regularly using a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using water, cleaning sprays, or abrasive materials.
Shipping Info
Prints that are 8×10 inches or smaller are shipped flat in sturdy cardboard stay-flat envelopes. Larger prints are carefully rolled and packaged in kraft mailing tubes to ensure safe delivery. Every order includes a tracking number.
Stretched canvas prints are made to order and carefully packaged to ensure safe delivery, shipped in a protective box via FedEx or USPS. Orders typically ship within 3–4 business days.
Each framed stretched canvas print is made to order and requires 3–4 business days for production, packaged using the spidering method for secure transit. Ships via ground service through USPS or FedEx.
Returns & Policies
All of our prints are made to order with great care to ensure exceptional quality. As a result, all sales are final. We do not offer cancellations, refunds, or exchanges. Please review your order carefully before completing your purchase.
Artist Rights & Reproduction
© 2025 Antionette Simmons Hodges. All rights reserved.This fine art print is for personal use only. It may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, or used in any form without the prior written consent of the artist. Purchase does not transfer copyright ownership.