"Sundays on the Bayou" Fine Art Prints

About the Work

Sundays on the Bayou evokes a quiet, spiritual melancholy as a ghostlike figure inspired by Dorothy Dandridge’s elegance and presence stands in the still water, her lace sleeves trailing like dissolving prayers. Moss-laden oaks, cypress trees, and scattered magnolias frame her in a natural chapel, while graves and a stained-glass window glow softly beneath the filtered bayou light. The scene carries the weight of memory, reverence, and the hush of Southern Sunday afternoons.

Rather than depicting biography, the piece gestures toward the emotional landscape surrounding Dandridge’s legacy—and the broader experiences of Black women whose grace, artistry, and inner worlds have often been shaped by both beauty and burden. Sundays on the Bayou holds space for that complexity: serene yet sorrow-tinged, spiritual yet grounded, a place where resilience and tenderness drift together like slow-moving water.

About the Print

These fine art giclee prints are meticulously created using archival materials and cutting-edge print technology, ensuring exceptional quality and longevity.

• Giclee prints featuring archival pigmented inks.
• Professional grade fine art paper that resists yellowing and aging.
• Paper made from 100% cotton and acid-free, it boasts a velvety texture and natural white finish. With its slightly textured matte surface, it is the top choice for fine art reproductions.

Sizing

The sizes indicated reflect the actual image sizes WITHOUT the border included. If framing, a larger frame may be necessary to accommodate the border. Alternatively, the border can be trimmed for a clean, borderless look. Please see the description below for exact sizing dimensions.

Image & Border Measurements:

• 8x12 Image with 1/2" Border for an overall Media Size of 9x13
• 10x15 Image with 1/2" Border for an overall Media Size of 11x16
• 12x18 Image with 1/2" Border for an overall Media Size of 13x19