{"product_id":"george-hunt-print","title":"Little Rock Nine by George Hunt (Signed)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand signed and numbered edition (716\/999) is based on \u003cem\u003eAmerica Cares, Little Rock Nine\u003c\/em\u003e, a landmark work by George Hunt, a celebrated Southern artist whose career centered on African American history, music, and civil rights. Hunt’s work is known for its expressive color, flattened perspective, and narrative strength, drawing from cubism and social realism to tell distinctly American stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original painting was completed in 1997 and commemorates the 1957 integration of Little Rock Central High School, a defining moment in the Civil Rights Movement. Hunt portrayed the nine students not as isolated figures, but as part of a broader American landscape shaped by courage, resistance, and change. The work reflects his lifelong commitment to documenting history through human presence rather than symbolism alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2005, the image was selected by the United States Postal Service for inclusion in the “To Form a More Perfect Union” commemorative stamp series, marking key milestones in civil rights history. The artwork appeared on the 37 cent “Little Rock Nine” stamp, bringing Hunt’s vision into national circulation. While the image became widely known through the stamp, Hunt also authorized limited edition prints, hand signed and numbered, allowing collectors to engage with the work at a scale and detail beyond the postage format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition represents that later chapter of the work’s life, bridging fine art, public history, and mass communication. It stands as both a historical document and a personal statement from an artist who believed deeply in art’s responsibility to remember, witness, and teach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.0\" x 16.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Conservation mounted on linen. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44246614999155,"sku":"P6879","price":262.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/GEOO-M.jpg?v=1769116622","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/george-hunt-print","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}