Annie Ree McMillian: Newborn Print | 17/MMVI | Mint Never Framed
Annie Ree McMillian: Newborn Print | 17/MMVI | Mint Never Framed
Technical Details
Artist: Annie Ree McMillian
Title: Newborn
Medium: Offset Giclee on Museo Archival Paper
Edition Type: Limited Edition
Edition Number: 17/MMVI (Signed and Numbered by the Artist)
Year Published: 2006
Publisher: Annie Ree McMillian
Image Size: 10”h x 13-1/4”w
Sheet Size: 11-1/8"h x 14-3/8"w
Condition: Mint, Never Framed
Documentation: Includes original Publisher-issued Certificate of Authenticity (COA) signed by the Artist.
Description of the Artwork
Newborn is a deeply intimate and evocative work that showcases Annie Ree McMillian's ability to capture the profound tenderness of early life. The composition focuses on the delicate form of an infant, rendered with soft textures and a warm, naturalistic palette.
The use of Museo archival paper—a heavy-weight, acid-free cotton rag—lends a tactile quality to the print that mimics the depth of an original painting. The "Offset Giclee" process ensures that the subtle nuances of shadow and skin tone are preserved with high fidelity. This specific piece, marked with the 2006 Roman numeral designation (MMVI), represents a significant era of the artist’s self-published works, aimed at providing high-end archival quality to serious collectors.
Artist Bio: Annie Ree McMillian
Annie Ree McMillian is an artist known for her deeply sentimental and culturally resonant portraits, often focusing on family, faith, and the quiet moments of everyday life. Her work is characterized by a "folk-realist" aesthetic that emphasizes emotional connection over clinical detail.
Based in the American South, McMillian’s art often draws from her personal experiences and heritage, resulting in works that feel both deeply personal and universally relatable. By managing her own publishing, she has maintained a high degree of control over the archival standards of her limited editions, making her S/N (signed and numbered) prints a staple in collections of contemporary African American art.
Provenance and Authentication
We provide a 100% Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity for this work. This print was acquired from a retired North Carolina frame shop in February/March 2026 is new and has never been framed.
Inquiry & Shipping
Shipping: Ships flat and well protected.
Inquiries: Please contact SecondMoonshot for high-resolution images of the art, edition numbering, and documentation.
Framing: Framing available upon request.
