Framed Art Print of 'The Preacher' by Annie Lee

This item is a large-format art print by the renowned African-American artist Annie Lee, titled 'The Preacher.' The artwork depicts a vibrant, animated church scene characteristic of Lee's 'Blue Monday' style, featuring a minister at a pulpit surrounded by a choir and a congregation in Sunday dress. The figures are rendered with Lee's signature faceless aesthetic, emphasizing movement and emotion through posture and gesture. The color palette is rich, dominated by teals, pinks, and blacks. It is housed in an ornate, gold-toned rococo-style frame with floral scrolled corners and beaded inner borders, accompanied by a black mat with a gold fillet. The print appears to be on paper or canvas board and is protected under glass. The frame shows minor surface dust but appears structurally sound with no significant chips or loss to the gilding visible. This piece likely dates from the late 20th century, consistent with the height of Annie Lee's popularity in the 1980s and 1990s. The craftsmanship of the framing suggests it was prepared for formal home display, and the print quality retains sharp contrast and saturated hues.