1924-1987, died age 63 of cancer, born harlem, new york usa. james was an american writer and activist writing essays, novels, plays and poems. notable works are ‘go tell it to the mountain’, ‘sonny’s blues’ and ‘the fire next time’. baldwin wrote with passion about the experiences of black and gay people in usa making him a leading voice in civil rights movement.

black conté pencil drawing 20x27 inch (51x69 cm) approx.