Pete

This signed reproduction print of an original pastel drawing was a gift from the artist John Robinson to the Anacostia Community Museum’s founding director, John Kinard. In the image, a Black child with bright eyes smiles up at the viewer, his youthfulness emphasized by the drawing’s perspective. The boy in the image is Pete, the artist’s youngest son. Themes of family life, love, and happiness abound in details of their home in the Garfield neighborhood of Anacostia, such as the oriental rugs, shiny wood floor, upholstered chair, and happy child. Known for his ability to capture the character of his sitters, Robinson portrays his son’s physical likeness and provides insight into his disposition.