Strikingly empathetic and instantly recognizable, Bearden's collages represent some of his most significant works. Composed of print materials clipped from books and magazines combined with canvas and paint, the bricolaged imagery explores African American life, particularly in the South, paying homage to African heritage and culture. Sunrise Coffee presents an especially intimate scene as morning light shines through the window, blending figure forms and scene across image planes with masterful use of texture and color.
