The Maestro Size:20.5x25 inches Painted in 1971

Painted in 1971

Ernie Barnes' Growth Through Limits is a work of art depicting a trio of young men of different ethnic background gathered around flowers sprouting from the cracks of pavement

The art shows a mother embracing the father from behind while he holds the child above them both

showcases a man wielding a conductor's wand in front of a radio as if he was conducting a band

2 million – 25 times its high estimate of $200

The Maestro Size:20.5x25 inches Painted in 1971"The Maestro" is an evocative work of art by American artist Ernie Barnes, known for his unique style of elongated characters and dynamic movement. This piece, painted circa 1978, showcases a man wielding a conductor's wand in front of a radio as if he was conducting a band. This work of art was originally featured in his seminal and celebrated exhibition "The Beauty of the Ghetto". Open edition. Offset lithograph. Image size: 15. 5 x 19. 75 inches.