Lady in Red Black Woman Portrait Art Print - African American Elegance
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Lady in Red – African American Elegance Portrait Unframed Fine Art Print
Celebrate the Timeless Sophistication & Radiant Beauty of Black Women
Illuminate your space with the captivating grace of "Lady in Red" by celebrated artist Antionette Simmons Hodges. This stunning African American woman portrait art print showcases a confident figure adorned in a striking red dress and elegant wide-brimmed sun hat, her radiant smile and bold red lips embodying the warmth, sophistication, and cultural pride that defines Black women's timeless elegance and fashion heritage.
Vibrant Red Fashion Art & Black Women's Grace Celebration
Set against a glowing orange background with sun-like motifs that symbolize vitality and joy, this elegant Black woman artwork captures the essence of confidence and poise through fluid brushstrokes and bold color harmony. The striking red ensemble—dress and coordinating wide-brimmed hat—creates a powerful visual statement that celebrates both personal style and the cultural tradition of dressing with dignity and grace.
Inspired by the artist's cherished upbringing and her mother's beloved tradition of wearing beautiful hats to church and social gatherings, this piece embodies the cultural heritage of African American women's fashion expression and community elegance. The composition radiates movement and life, transforming a portrait into a celebration of Black womanhood and sophisticated style.
A Tribute to Black Women's Fashion Heritage & Maternal Legacy
This contemporary African American fashion artwork celebrates not just individual beauty, but the rich tradition of Black women's style expression and the cultural significance of elegant dress in community gatherings. The artwork honors maternal influence and the transformative power of fashion to express identity, confidence, and cultural heritage.
Perfect for Black Women's Portrait Collectors & Elegant Spaces
Ideal Customers:
- African American women's art enthusiasts and portrait fashion collectors
- Bedroom and dressing room decorators seeking empowering Black elegance wall art
- Collectors of Black women's fashion heritage and maternal tradition artwork
- Gift buyers for fashion lovers, Mother's Day, and cultural celebration milestones
- Interior designers creating sophisticated, culturally-rich feminine spaces
- Home decorators seeking confident, style-inspiring statement pieces
Museum-Quality Black Women's Portrait Art Print
Premium African American Fashion Portrait Specifications:
- Medium: Professional giclée print on fade-resistant archival fine art paper
- Cultural Heritage: Inspired by African American hat-wearing traditions and maternal fashion legacy
- Artistic Style: Contemporary with vibrant red palette and elegant portrait composition
- Fashion Authenticity: Celebrates genuine Black women's style sophistication and cultural expression
- Custom Framing Ready: Perfect for standard frame sizes and elegant presentation
- Shipping: Carefully packaged for safe delivery and easy framing
Available Print Sizes:
- 9" × 7" print with ½" white margin on 10" × 8" paper
- 10" × 8" print (full image) on 10" × 8" paper
- 14" × 11" print with ½" white margin on 15" × 12" paper
- 15" × 12" print (full image) on 15" × 12" paper
- 19" × 15" print with ½" white margin on 20" × 16" paper
- 20" × 16" print (full image) on 20" × 16" paper
- 24" × 19" print with ½" white margin on 25" × 20" paper
- 25" × 20" print (full image) on 25" × 20" paper
- 29" × 23" print with ½" white margin on 30" × 24" paper
- 30" × 24" print (full image) on 30" × 24" paper
Why Choose This Black Elegance Portrait Artwork
✓ Authentic Black women's celebration honoring fashion heritage and maternal cultural elegance traditions ✓ Sophisticated red dress composition inspired by African American hat-wearing and Sunday best heritage ✓ Contemporary artistic style with vibrant color harmony and confident portrait storytelling ✓ Fashion authenticity from artist's personal maternal influence and cultural upbringing traditions ✓ Museum-grade archival quality preserving women's elegance legacy and fashion heritage for generations ✓ Versatile elegant décor perfect for bedrooms, dressing rooms, and empowering feminine celebration spaces
Display & Framing Suggestions
Recommended Framing for Your Elegance Display:
Gold Frames: Enhance the sophisticated elegance and fashion celebration atmosphere—perfect for bedroom displays and formal Black women's exhibitions honoring maternal heritage and style sophistication.
Natural Wood Frames: Provide warm, inviting atmosphere that emphasizes authentic cultural connection—ideal for contemporary African American women's home décor and elegance celebration spaces.
Black Frames: Create dramatic, gallery-worthy contrast that makes vibrant red fashion and confident grace pop—excellent for modern Black women's wall art and sophisticated portrait collections.
Artist's Personal Fashion & Maternal Heritage Vision
Drawing from treasured memories of her mother's elegant hat tradition and the cultural beauty of African American women's fashion expression, plus over 30 years of artistic experience, Antionette Simmons Hodges creates authentic Black women's portrait art that celebrates both maternal influence and style heritage, making this a cherished addition to any African American women's art collection.
Celebrate the confidence, elegance, and cultural beauty of Black women's heritage—this premium unframed print offers the flexibility to create your perfect fashion display while honoring the beauty of maternal legacy and timeless style traditions.
For complete product details and care instructions, see the "Product Details & Legal Information" section below.
Product Details & Legal Information
Paper & 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. Giclée (pronounced “zhee-clay”) printing is the gold standard in fine art reproduction, offering exceptional detail and dynamic range. The result is a vibrant, durable image that honors the integrity of the original artwork—perfect for collectors and admirers of quality.
Care Instructions
To ensure the longevity of your fine art print, keep it out of direct sunlight, which can cause fading over time. For optimal preservation, consider framing the print using UV-protective glass and archival materials. Store and display it in a cool, dry environment to prevent humidity-related damage. Always handle your print with clean, dry hands to avoid smudges or oils transferring to the paper. Avoid spraying any cleaning solutions or moisture directly onto the print surface. With proper care, your archival-quality print will retain its color, clarity, and impact for generations.
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 so you can follow your print’s journey to your door. We take great care in packaging to preserve the quality of your artwork in transit.
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. If you have any questions about a product prior to ordering, feel free to reach out—we're happy to help ensure you’re confident in your selection.
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.
The print is created using archival-quality materials to ensure lasting vibrancy and detail, but it may not be reproduced or used for commercial purposes without permission.
