Sam Middleton 1963

Beautiful mixed media 49x74cm. Collage and Gouache.

Sam Middleton (1927 New York - 2015 Schagen) was one of the leading American artists of the 20th century who lived and worked in the Netherlands. Middleton, a mixed-media artist whose favorite medium was collage, grew up in Harlem at the height of the Harlem Renaissance. Immersed in the vibrant cultural and musical scene of the time, he became acquainted with jazz music during performances at the Savoy Ballroom, which would remain a primary influence on his art throughout his career.