Black Musician Art Print | African American Music Wall Decor
Black Musician Art Print | African American Music Wall Decor
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By Antionette Simmons Hodges — a painter capturing Black life, history, and joy for 35+ years.
Meet the artist →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.
Framed Print: The archival paper print, hand-assembled into your choice of frame, delivered ready to hang.
Canvas Print: Gallery-wrapped over a solid wood stretcher frame. 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.
"In Tune" is the Black musician art print that captures the particular relationship between a bassist and their instrument—a woman with an upright bass painted by Antionette Simmons Hodges with the deep, resonant warmth of someone who understands that bass playing is not accompaniment but foundation: the note that everything else is built on, the musician without whom the music cannot stand. This is jazz art that honors the lowest voice in the room.
Hodges paints this bassist with the same devotional attention she brings to all of her musician portraits, understanding that the upright bass demands a physical relationship unlike any other instrument—it must be embraced, leaned into, held in a way that makes the body and the instrument inseparable. The figure in this painting has that relationship: the bass and the player lean toward each other with the ease of people who have been making music together for years. The warm palette of browns and golds gives the image the depth and resonance of the instrument's own sound.
Hang "In Tune" in a music room, living room, or any space where jazz should be honored. A wonderful gift for bassists, jazz lovers, and anyone who appreciates the unsung foundation that holds great music together—for birthdays, housewarmings, and occasions that celebrate musical culture.
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"×10" to 30"×25".
Antionette Simmons Hodges honors every voice in the African American musical tradition—bring "In Tune" home and listen for the foundation.
Product Details & Legal Information
Materials
We use Somerset Velvet Fine Art Paper, a 100% cotton, acid-free, archival-quality paper with a soft, textured surface.
Printed via giclée on heavyweight Somerset fine art paper, 100% cotton.
Thick, archival-grade polyester canvas, pH-neutral and acid-free, hand-stretched over solid wood bars with rounded, beveled edges.
Thick, archival-grade poly-cotton canvas, pH-neutral and acid-free, with a black backboard and wire hanger installed.
Framing
This format ships unframed — the print arrives ready for you to frame or mat as you like. Looking for a framed option? Select Framed Print above.
Encased in solid hardwood frames in Black, Natural Wood, or Gold, with a kraft dust cover backing, secure wire hanger, and optical-grade clear acrylic glazing.
Available in: Black — 1.25" x 0.875", Natural Wood — 0.875" x 1.125", Gold — 0.875" x 1.125"
Ships unframed, gallery-wrapped and ready to hang. Looking for a framed option? Select Framed Canvas Print above.
Set inside a modern float frame in your choice of Gold, Black, Silver, or White with a subtle gap between canvas and frame for a floating effect.
Available in: Gold, Black, Silver, White
Care Instructions
Keep out of direct sunlight. Store and display in a cool, dry environment.
Keep out of direct sunlight. Store and display in a cool, dry environment.
Display indoors away from direct sunlight and humidity. Dust with a soft, dry cloth.
Display indoors away from direct sunlight and humidity. Dust with a soft, dry cloth.
Shipping Info
Prints 8×10 or smaller ship flat in stay-flat envelopes. Larger prints ship rolled in kraft mailing tubes. Every order includes tracking.
Packed with protective corner guards using the spidering method. Production time 3–4 business days.
Made to order, shipped in a protective box via FedEx or USPS. Ships within 3–4 business days.
Made to order, packaged using the spidering method. Production time 3–4 business days.
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.
Artist Rights & Reproduction
© 2025 Antionette Simmons Hodges. All rights reserved.This fine art print is for personal use only.