Ernie Barnes To Know Defeat

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To Know Defeat A Portfolio Of Football Art.

To Know Defeat from The Portfolio of Football Art, comes mounted and matted. There is little one can say about what it feels like to lose. Defeat is a personal thing, and in it each man must suffer in his own way.

Ernie Barnes The Handoff

The Handoff from The Portfolio of Football Art.

I have always thought of the pro quarterback as being much like a matador and the big men surrounding him in violent conflict as powerful bulls. Armed with only his courage and a knowledge of all the complexities of a modern pro defense, the quarterback in this drawing hands off to a charging back as he drives hard towards the wall of bone and muscle.

Ernie Barnes The Pulling Guards

The Pulling Guards from The Portfolio of Football Art.

Here the big strong guards pull out to sweep a path for the violent evasive action of the ball carrier. I’ve been asked many times: “What do guards think about when they pull out of the line to hit somebody?” My answer: “Running through him.” Maybe a better reply can be seen on the faces of the guards here.

Ernie Barnes Two Linemen

Two Linemen from The Portfolio of Football Art.

Behind the helmeted bars of pro football’s legendary linemen are men who thrive on physical contact. These men, all of whom have surpassed their growth potential, show a cool disregard for the hand-to-hand battle in the line. They learned early – from the time they began to play – that one need not cringe from contact and that one need fear no one, regardless of size or mouth.

Ernie Barnes The Bomb

The Bomb from The Portfolio of Football Art

There is as much beauty in the game of football as there is sweat and blood. Here is a classic example. The ball is in the air – spinning dust and sweat as it falls in an easy curve towards the receiver…with the quickness of a cat and the form of a ballet dancer, the receiver glides gracefully into the air on his way to pull in the brown leather. The glory is great if he catches it, but if he drops it, the disgrace is absolute.

Ernie Barnes Rapping Lithograph

Rapping Lithograph

Ernie Barnes High Aspiration Lithograph

The Story Teller Lithograph

Ernie Barnes The Story Teller Lithograph

The Story Teller Lithograph

Ernie Barnes Come Sunday Lithograph

Come Sunday Lithograph

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Ernie Barnes Rock Of Ages Lithograph

Rock Of Ages Lithograph

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Ernie Barnes Street Song Lithograph

Street Song Lithograph

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Ernie Barnes The Runner Lithograph

The Runner Lithograph

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Ernie Barnes The Funky Butt Lithograph

The Funky Butt Lithograph

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Ernie Barnes Dreams Lithograph

Dreams Lithograph

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Ernie Barnes Jake Lithograph

Jake Lithograph

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Ernie Barnes The Graduate Lithograph

The Graduate Lithograph

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Ernie Barnes Ninety Nine, A Hunered Lithograph

Ninety Nine, A Hunered Lithograph

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Ernie Barnes From Pads To Palette Artist Signed

From Pads to Palette - an autobiography by Ernie Barnes, 1995. Hardcover, 96 pages - 22 full-page color photos of original art and 52 photos of rare sketchbook studies. Hand Signed by Ernie Barnes

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Ernie Barnes To Know Defeat Artist Signed

To Know Defeat Artist Signed To Know Defeat from The Portfolio of Football Art, comes mounted and matted. There is little one can say about what it feels like to lose. Defeat is a personal thing, and in it each man must suffer in his own way.

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Ernie Barnes The Advocate Unsigned

The Advocate

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Ernie Barnes Paul Westphall In Action

PAUL WESTPHALL IN ACTION

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Ernie Barnes Come Sunday

Come Sunday

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Ernie Barnes Destination Unknown Signed And Numbered Limited Edition

Destination Unknown Signed and Numbered Limited Edition printed on Rag Paper. Printed in 1979.

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Ernie Barnes The Comedian Signed And Numbered Limited Edition

The Comedian Signed and Numbered Limited Edition

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Ernie Barnes The Backstretch Signed And Numbered Limited Edition

The Backstretch Signed and Numbered Limited Edition (created in 1979)

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Ernie Barnes The Pulling Guards Artist Signed

The Pulling Guards from The Portfolio of Football Art. Here the big strong guards pull out to sweep a path for the violent evasive action of the ball carrier. I’ve been asked many times: “What do guards think about when they pull out of the line to hit somebody?” My answer: “Running through him.” Maybe a better reply can be seen on the faces of the guards here.

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Ernie Barnes Two Linemen Artist Signed

Two Linemen from The Portfolio of Football Art, comes mounted and matted. Behind the helmeted bars of pro football’s legendary linemen are men who thrive on physical contact. These men, all of whom have surpassed their growth potential, show a cool disregard for the hand-to-hand battle in the line. They learned early – from the time they began to play – that one need not cringe from contact and that one need fear no one, regardless of size or mouth.

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Ernie Barnes The Handoff Artist Signed

The Handoff from The Portfolio of Football Art. I have always thought of the pro quarterback as being much like a matador and the big men surrounding him in violent conflict as powerful bulls. Armed with only his courage and a knowledge of all the complexities of a modern pro defense, the quarterback in this drawing hands off to a charging back as he drives hard towards the wall of bone and muscle.

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Ernie Barnes The Bomb Artist Signed

The Bomb from The Portfolio of Football Art, comes mounted and matted. There is as much beauty in the game of football as there is sweat and blood. Here is a classic example. The ball is in the air – spinning dust and sweat as it falls in an easy curve towards the receiver…with the quickness of a cat and the form of a ballet dancer, the receiver glides gracefully into the air on his way to pull in the brown leather. The glory is great if he catches it, but if he drops it, the disgrace is absolute.

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Ernie Barnes From Pads To Palette

From Pads to Palette - an autobiography by Ernie Barnes, 1995. Hardcover, 96 pages - 22 full-page color photos of original art and 52 photos of rare sketchbook studies.

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Ernie Barnes The Drum Major Unsigned

The Drum Major

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Ernie Barnes The Finish Olympic Track Signed Limited Edition

The Finish Olympic Track Signed

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Ernie Barnes Practice Wall

Practice Wall

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Ernie Barnes Main Street Pool Hall Artist Proof Signed And Numbered Limited Edition

Mainstreet Pool Hall Artist Proof Signed and Numbered Limited Edition

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Ernie Barnes In The Begining Signed And Numbered Limited Edition

In The Beginning Signed and Numbered Limited Edition

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Ernie Barnes Olympic Gymnast Signed Limited Edition

Olympic Gymnast - Signed

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Ernie Barnes Neighborhood Games Signed Limited Edition

Neighborhood Games - Signed

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Ernie Barnes Olympic Boxing Signed Limited Edition

Olympic Boxing Limited Edition

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Ernie Barnes Disco Signed And Numbered Limited Edition

ERNIE BARNES DISCO Signed and Numbered Limited Edition IS A FOUR COLOR LITHO ON HEAVY QUALITY PAPER. HAND SIGNED AND NUMBERED. ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN 1979 AND HAS BEEN LONG OUT OF PRINT.